Der letzte Mentsch

The film follows Marcus, a man who survived multiple concentration camps during World War II. After changing his name and settling in Germany, he attempts to suppress his traumatic past, but it resurfaces when he reaches his eighties. In order to have a proper Jewish burial, he must provide proof of his identity, which leads him on a journey back to his birthplace in Hungary.

Accompanied by Gül, a young German-Turkish woman, Marcus revisits a village where he is no longer recognized. The emotional weight of his past is palpable throughout the narrative, particularly as he seeks to connect with those who may hold the key to his identity. The presence of a blind woman who seems to expect him adds a layer of mystique and anticipation to his search, reflecting the complexities of memory and recognition.