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‘My Neighbor Adolf’: Strong Performances, Lacks Depth

1/12/2026

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My Neighbor Adolf, directed by Leon Prudovsky, features Udo Kier (actor) and David Hayman (actor) and is set in 1960 Colombia.
Hayman plays Polsky, a Holocaust survivor disturbed by his neighbor, Mr. Herzog, who resembles a sinister caricature.
The film runs 1 hour 36 minutes and explores survival and confrontation, but critics say it lacks depth.
The performances are strong, but critics say film does not fully utilize its potential.

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Story summary

My Neighbor Adolf, directed by Leon Prudovsky, features Udo Kier (actor) and David Hayman (actor) and is set in 1960 Colombia.
Hayman plays Polsky, a Holocaust survivor disturbed by his neighbor, Mr. Herzog, who resembles a sinister caricature.
The film runs 1 hour 36 minutes and explores survival and confrontation, but critics say it lacks depth.
The performances are strong, but critics say film does not fully utilize its potential.