Drama,History
United Kingdom,Hungary,Canada,United States of America
The Survivor is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Harry Haft, a Polish Jewish boxer who was forced to fight other prisoners in the concentration camps during World War II. The movie follows Haft's journey as he tries to survive and protect his family by using his boxing skills to win fights and gain favor with the Nazi guards.
After being liberated from the camps, Haft moves to New York City and continues his boxing career. However, he is haunted by the memories of his time in the camps and the guilt of having to fight for survival. Haft also becomes obsessed with finding his first love, a fellow prisoner whom he was separated from during the war.
Haft's career peaks when he is given the chance to fight Rocky Marciano, the heavyweight champion of the world. He sees this as an opportunity to regain some sense of dignity and honor, but the fight brings back painful memories and reopens old wounds.
As Haft prepares for the fight, he also searches for his lost love and tries to make sense of his past. The movie explores themes of survival, guilt, redemption, and the power of love in the face of unimaginable horror.
The Survivor stars Ben Foster as Harry Haft, and is directed by Barry Levinson. The film was released on May 21, 2021.
