Bau, Artist at War

About Bau, Artist at War

Based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau, whose wedding took place in the Plaszow concentration camp during WW2. Using his artistic skills, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape.

Sean McNamara's Bau, Artist at War is a 2024 history romance film. The film is filed under holocaust (shoah), concentration camp, jewish, and the power of love.

Emile Hirsch stars as Joseph Bau, Inbar Lavi as Rebecca, Yan Tual as Franz Gruen, and Adam Tsekhman as Itzhak Stern. It runs 130 minutes and was released in April 2024.

The screenplay is by Deborah Smerecnik and Ronald Bass. Produced by Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment. The film began as real events.

The Zone of Interest, Schindler's List, and Lee make useful companions to Bau, Artist at War, all filed under nazi officer.