The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Plot Synopsis: THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ is an event series inspired by the real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov.
Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942, and shortly after arrival, he was made one of the tatowierer (tattooists), charged to ink identification numbers onto fellow prisoners' arms. One day, he meets Gita (Anna Prochniak) when tattooing her prisoner number on her arm.
They experience love at first sight, and so begins a courageous, unforgettable, and human story.
Under constant guard from a volatile Nazi SS officer Baretzki (Jonas Nay), Lali and Gita became determined to keep each other alive.
Around 60 years later, Lali (Harvey Keitel) meets novice writer Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey).
Recently widowed, Lali finds the courage to tell the world his story.
In recounting his story to Heather, Lali, in his 80s, faces the traumatic ghosts of his youth and relives his memories of falling in love in the most horrific of places.
Directed by Tali Shalom-Ezer starring Harvey Keitel, Jonah Hauer-King, Melanie Lynskey, Anna Prochniak, Jonas Nay release date May 2, 2024 (on Peacock)