Auf der Suche nach Fritz Kann

About This Movie

Auf der Suche nach Fritz Kann is a haunting documentary that weaves personal history with broader themes of memory and loss. Marcel Kolvenbach’s exploration of his grandmother's first husband, Fritz Kann—a Jewish man deported and murdered by the Nazis—unfolds with a contemplative pace. The film has this raw, intimate quality, as Kolvenbach retraces the steps of a man he never knew, yet feels deeply connected to. The atmosphere is heavy with unspoken grief and unresolved questions about identity and heritage. What stands out is the filmmaker's personal investment, allowing the audience to feel the weight of history in a very personal way. It’s all about the emotional resonance and the lingering questions it leaves behind.

Explores themes of memory and identity.Intimate portrayal with a reflective tone.Focuses on personal connection to historical events.