Shia LaBeouf to Star in Holocaust Film "Angel of Death" Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski
Hey everyone, I’ve got some really intriguing film news to share today—and it’s the kind of unexpected collaboration that stops you in your tracks. Veteran Polish filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski is returning to the director’s chair with a powerful new project titled Angel of Death . What makes this even more fascinating? The film is written by and stars none other than Shia LaBeouf.
Now, if you’re not familiar with Skolimowski, he’s an absolute legend in European cinema. The guy is 87 years old and still creating with the energy of a fresh talent. His last film, EO —yes, the one about a donkey—blew people away at Cannes and even snagged awards. So to hear that he's diving into a film about the Holocaust, with LaBeouf in the lead role and also writing the script, well, it’s got all the makings of something deeply compelling.
The story of Angel of Death is set during the horrors of World War II in Auschwitz. LaBeouf plays Dr. Miklos Nyiszli, a Jewish pathologist who is forced to work under the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. Imagine being trapped in the belly of the beast, trying to cling to your humanity while the world burns around you. That's the emotional core of this film. It’s a morally complex role, one that demands vulnerability, depth, and a confrontation with evil—and if LaBeouf pulls it off, it could be one of the most significant performances of his career.
What’s even more interesting is that this project is being pitched to the Polish Film Institute, and if financing comes through, production could begin as early as this fall. That’s a fast turnaround, which could mean Skolimowski is aiming for a Cannes return next year. And honestly, wouldn’t that be fitting?
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LaBeouf, meanwhile, is fresh off a role in David Mamet’s low-budget indie Henry Johnson , which was shot in just five days. That film kind of flew under the radar, but it shows LaBeouf's ongoing interest in challenging, unconventional work. And this move into historical drama—especially one as emotionally charged as Angel of Death —is a bold next step.
Skolimowski’s filmography is packed with classics— Deep End , Moonlighting , The Shout —and in the past decade, he’s been experiencing something of a critical renaissance. French cinephiles in particular have embraced his recent films like Essential Killing and 11 Minutes . It’s no stretch to say that Angel of Death could be a culmination of that late-career momentum.
So yeah, this is a surprising team-up: a legendary Polish auteur and an unpredictable American actor-writer. But sometimes it’s those unexpected pairings that yield the most unforgettable cinema. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this one.
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