In the upcoming feature-length documentary, “Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer”, a deep-seated family mystery unfolds through the eyes of three Melbourne brothers, Jack, Jon, and Sam.
They embark on a gripping journey to uncover a startling revelation about their father, Boris, a Holocaust survivor and WWII partisan. What starts as a curious delve into their family’s past soon spirals into a complex web of secrets and revelations.
The documentary narrates the brothers’ unexpected discovery that their father, after resettling in Melbourne following WWII, allegedly travelled to Sydney in the 1950s to execute a revenge killing against a Nazi. This leads them down a rabbit hole of historical and personal discovery. Their pursuit of the truth exposes a larger and more intricate network than they had ever imagined.
The brothers’ investigation brings to light a secretive world of Nazi networks and covert Jewish vigilante groups operating in Australia post-WWII. They uncover numerous instances of Nazis who met mysterious ends or vanished without a trace, suggesting a pattern of vigilante justice that was previously unknown.
These findings are set against a backdrop of Cold War secrecy and government cover-ups, adding layers of intrigue to an already captivating story.
“REVENGE becomes a timeless story about living with trauma, the strength of family ties, and the challenge of ‘moving on’.”
As the narrative progresses, the documentary raises profound moral questions about the nature of revenge and justice.
It confronts the audience with the psychological impact of trauma, not just on the individuals directly affected but also on their descendants. The brothers, in their quest, grapple with an evolving understanding of their father and what his actions mean for their family legacy.
“Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer” is more than a simple historical recount; it’s a journey into the heart of a family’s confrontation with a complex past. It challenges viewers to consider the morality of actions taken in the shadow of unimaginable suffering and the haunting presence of history in our everyday lives.
The father is a murderer as well.