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Dark Comedy 'My Neighbor Adolf' Explores Holocaust Survivor's Suspicion

1/9/2026

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My Neighbor Adolf, directed by Leon Prudovsky, stars David Hayman as Marek Polsky and Udo Kier as Hermann Herzog, a Holocaust survivor living in Colombia in 1960 whom Polsky suspects is Hitler.
The relationship blends dark themes with humor from aging interactions.
Dog-related disputes and shared experiences reveal deeper connections.
Critics praise the script and performances, while some question humor’s appropriateness.
The film opens in U.S. theaters on January 9, 2026.

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Story summary

My Neighbor Adolf, directed by Leon Prudovsky, stars David Hayman as Marek Polsky and Udo Kier as Hermann Herzog, a Holocaust survivor living in Colombia in 1960 whom Polsky suspects is Hitler.
The relationship blends dark themes with humor from aging interactions.
Dog-related disputes and shared experiences reveal deeper connections.
Critics praise the script and performances, while some question humor’s appropriateness.
The film opens in U.S. theaters on January 9, 2026.