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Claes Bang's Performance in 'I Is Another' Offers a Complex Look at a WWII Microcosm
Published 8/9/2026•1 min read
Felix Randau's German drama 'I Is Another' uses a WWII footnote to explore complex themes, featuring Claes Bang as Himmler's masseur.
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This German drama, directed by Felix Randau and featuring Valerie Pachner, achieves a sense of cohesion beyond its individual components. The film centers on Claes Bang's role as Himmler's masseur, providing a deeply considered look at a specific, often overlooked footnote of World War II history. The resulting narrative proves strangely resonant in our current post-truth era.
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