Poster for Son of Saul

Son of Saul

2015, drama, suspense, war

107 minutes

In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival trying to save from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son.

Last rated on

?

Recommended

8.5

based on 2 users

8.6

based on 21 critics

By similar critics

Create an account or log in to see what your similar movie critics say about this movie.

By other critics

10

2016-03-02

In terms of cinematography, storytelling and emotional impact, this film is a modern masterpiece. Read more

10

2016-02-27

A truly astonishing piece of film making which brings to life like never before the most egregious chapter in human history... Read more

10

Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?

2016-02-19

A dark, depressing Holocaust drama.

10

2016-01-13

Son of Saul is a wonderful piece of art, and true masterpiece. Read more

7.0

2016-05-05

Bringing a harsh reality to the Holocaust and with an astonishingly good performance from Géza Röhrig... Read more

7.0

2016-04-14

At its best, Son of Saul resembles a prison camp take on the similarly grim Ukrainian sign language drama The Tribe. At its worst, the film's stubborn aesthetic feels like a gimmick - 'Hardcore Henry's Holocaust'. Read more

7.0

2016-02-19

I'll still strongly recommend it for the quality of the craftsmanship involved, as well as the respect for the subject matter... Read more

In other languages

10

2015-11-23

Meesterlijk verfilmd en geacteerd door het hoofdpersonage. Read more

9.5

2015-10-18

Nooit eerder is er zo'n intieme weergave geweest van de meest onmenselijke plek op aarde, tijdens de meest onmenselijke gebeurtenis... Read more

9.0

2016-04-29

Een film die in je hoof rond blijft spoken... Read more

9.0

2016-04-21

Op alle fronten geslaagd om een realistische film te maken over het leven in een vernietigingskamp... Read more

8.1

Tim Geurts of Filmmad

2015-11-22

Plottechnisch is Son of Saul dan ook zeker geen hoogvlieger, maar eigenlijk heeft de film dat ook niet nodig.

8.0

Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber

2016-04-19

Allesbehalve een vermakelijke film en ook niet te vergelijken met eerder verschenen films over de holocaust.

8.0

2015-11-03

Een verstikkende tocht door de machinale hel van een vernietigingskamp, ontdaan van momenten van troost of bezinning. Read more

What is Veboli?

Veboli provides personal movie advice, so you can easily choose the right movie to watch. Learn more

Stay up to date?

Read the Veboli blog

Instagram
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter

Got a question?

Send us a message

English

Largescale poster for Son of Saul

Distribution

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Distribution

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Report an issue

If there is something inappropriate in this review, please report it.

Report sent

Submit