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200774 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

World War I Refugee Crisis

Hafner's Paradise

200774 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

In 1945, Paul Hafner, an ex-S.S. officer, moved to Madrid, where he lived without remorse for his actions during World War II.

World War I Refugee Crisis

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Günter Schwaiger

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In 1945, Paul Hafner, an ex-S.S. officer, moved to Madrid, where he lived without remorse for his actions during World War II.

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Günter Schwaigerdirector

Cristina de Ruedacast

Paul Hafnercast

Hans Landauercast

Joachim Neyrothcast

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Paul Hafner, an ex-S.S. officer, moved to Madrid in 1945 during Francisco Franco's regime. The film details Hafner's life in Spain, a country that offered refuge to many former Nazis. He expresses no remorse for his actions during World War II. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary presents his perspective and the historical context of post-war Spain, where many chose to overlook the past. Directed by Günter Schwaiger, "Hafner's Paradise" runs for 74 minutes.

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