Peacock Releases 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' Series, Based on Best-Selling Novel
The new series explores the harrowing yet hopeful tale of love amidst the horrors of Auschwitz, raising questions about the portrayal of Holocaust narratives.
- The series is based on Heather Morris' novel, which fictionalizes the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner forced to tattoo inmates at Auschwitz.
- Harvey Keitel stars as Lale Sokolov, recounting his experiences and the love he found with fellow prisoner Gita Furman.
- Critics praise the series for its poignant storytelling and strong performances, though some question the appropriateness of fictionalizing such a traumatic history.
- Historical inaccuracies in the novel have sparked debates about its use as a source of knowledge about the Holocaust.
- The series is available for streaming on Peacock, with all episodes released simultaneously.
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