Stan have released the first look teaser trailer for their six-part limited drama series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
The Stan Original Series, airing on the streaming platform in May, is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by New Zealand author Heather Morris and is inspired by the real-life love story between two people who met at a concentration camp during the Holocaust.
The series stars Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak and Jonas Nay and will premiere on May 2.
In the trailer, an older Lali (Harvey Keitel), recounts his experiences of Auschwitz to Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey), before exploring his memories from that time.
The trailer also shows a younger Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) as he meets and falls in love with Gita (Anna Próchniak).
Stan have released the first look teaser trailer for their six-part limited drama series The Tattooist of Auschwitz (pictured)
The Stan Original Serie is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by New Zealand author Heather Morris
The Tattooist of Auschwitz follows Lali (Jonah Hauer-King), a Slovakian Jew deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942 where over a million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
Shortly after arriving, he’s made one of the tattooists charged with inking identification numbers onto prisoners’ arms.
One day, he meets Gita. The pair experience love at first sight, and so begins their courageous, unforgettable story.
The series is inspired by the real-life love story between two people who met at a concentration camp during the Holocaust
The Tattooist of Auschwitz follows Lali, a Slovakian Jew deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942 where over a million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Pictured: Harvey Keitel as Lali Sokolov
Pictured: Jonah Hauer-King as Lali Sokolov and Anna Próchniak as Gita Furman
Under constant guard from a volatile Nazi SS officer Baretzki (Jonas Nay), Lali and Gita became determined to keep each other alive.
Around 60 years later, Lali (Keitel) meets novice writer Heather Morris (Lynskey).
Recently widowed, he finds the courage to tell the world his story.
It’s been a long road bringing this remarkable story to life.
Shortly after arriving, Lali is made one of the tattooists charged with inking identification numbers onto prisoners’ arms
‘We began developing this story five years ago and I was struck by how the book became a bestseller during a time when awareness of the Holocaust was in decline.’ says executive producer, Claire Mundell
‘We began developing this story five years ago and I was struck by how the book became a bestseller during a time when awareness of the Holocaust was in decline.’ says executive producer, Claire Mundell.
‘Our series tells one man’s story and experience of Auschwitz and how he found love in the darkest of places. It is a story that is as important today as it ever was.’
The Tattooist of Auschwitz premieres Thursday, May 2 only on Stan
For UK viewers, The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be available on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW from 2 May.
Around 60 years later, Lali (Harvey Keitel) meets novice writer Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey). Recently widowed, he finds the courage to tell the world his story. Both pictured