I Was a General of Wehrmacht

About This Movie

I Was a General of Wehrmacht dives into the life of Kazimierz Leski, intertwining personal narrative with historical context. The documentary captures the tension of wartime espionage—Leski’s double life as a Polish resistance spy posing as a German general is gripping. The pacing has a reflective quality, allowing the weight of his experiences to settle in. The somber tone reflects the brutal realities he faced, especially post-war in Stalinist jails, where he endured torture and a decade of imprisonment. It's distinctive for its raw, unvarnished storytelling—Leski's performance, if you can call it that, feels authentic, unguarded, like the man is peeling back layers of his own trauma. Not your typical war doc, it’s a deep dive into survival and identity.

Tells the story of Kazimierz Leski's double life.Captures the harsh realities of life during and after WWII.Offers an authentic look at survival and identity.