A new psychological thriller, “I Is Another,” directed by Felix Randau and starring Claes Bang, Valerie Pachner, and Susanne Wuest, delves into the life of Heinrich Himmler's masseur. The film, premiering at Locarno, examines themes of truth, ego, and the need for validation.
The movie centers around the true(ish) story of the man who massaged Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, the filmmakers are exploring the complex motivations behind this individual’s actions and how he may have potentially saved lives through his unique position. The film doesn't explicitly state *how* he saved lives, but frames it as a possibility stemming from his close proximity to Himmler.
Director Felix Randau, along with stars Claes Bang, Valerie Pachner and Susanne Wuest, aimed to create a psychological thriller that goes beyond a simple biographical retelling. The core of the story, according to the source, is an exploration of “truth, ego and the hunger for validation.” The film appears to be less about historical events themselves and more about the internal world of a man in an extraordinary circumstance.
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