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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

The discrepancy between the sweet, even touching nature of the letters and Himmler's monumental industry of death is profound.

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Cast & Crew

Vanessa Lapa
Director
Vanessa Lapa
Writer
Tobias Moretti
As Heinrich Himmler (voice)
Sophie Rois
As Marga Himmler (voice)
Lotte Ledl
As Hedwig Potthast (voice)
Hermann Göring
As Self (archive footage)
Florentín Groll
As Gehbard Himmler (voice)

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"The Decent One" is a gripping documentary that delves into the life of Heinrich Himmler, the infamous SS-leader and architect of the Final Solution. Through a trove of personal letters, diaries, and photographs discovered in his home in 1945, the film offers a unique and uncomfortable look into the mind and life of a man who was both a loving father and husband, and a ruthless leader responsible for some of the most heinous crimes in human history. With a focus on Himmler's personal relationships and inner struggles, the documentary sheds light on the development of his twisted ideology and how he became one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and insightful narration, "The Decent One" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the darkest corners of human nature.

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