Son of Saul (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Saul's Role in Auschwitz

   In October 1944, Saul Ausländer works as a Sonderkommando in Auschwitz, witnessing the horrifying reality of the gas chambers. He endures the relentless atrocities committed against his fellow prisoners, demonstrating a facade of stoicism amidst despair.

   When

   October 1944

   Where

   Auschwitz

2. 2

   Discovery of a Living Boy

   Saul discovers a boy among the dead who is alive but being suffocated by a Nazi doctor. Determined to give the child a dignified burial, he finds himself facing the moral quandary of what can be done amidst the horror.

   Where

   Auschwitz Gas Chamber

3. 3

   The Plea to Miklós

   Saul approaches Miklós Nyiszli, a fellow prisoner, requesting that the boy's body not be disfigured for an autopsy. Miklós, unable to fulfill Saul's wishes, permits him five minutes alone with the boy before the cremation.

   Where

   Auschwitz

4. 4

   Seeking Spiritual Guidance

   Desperate to honor the boy's memory, Saul turns to Rabbi Frankel for assistance but is dismissed. Encouraged to perform the burial ritual himself, Saul grapples with his sorrow and isolation as he contemplates his next steps.

   Where

   Auschwitz

5. 5

   Plans for Rebellion

   Saul overhears discussions about a potential uprising led by Sonderkommando Abraham and Oberkapo Biederman. Motivated by the possibility of change, Saul feigns compliance to join their cause, even as he works on capturing evidence of the camp's atrocities.

   Where

   Auschwitz

6. 6

   Encounter with the Renegade

   Saul sneaks into another Sonderkommando unit to find assistance from the Renegade. After a confrontation at the riverbank where ashes are discarded, both are caught and questioned, leading to the execution of the Renegade.

   Where

   Riverbank near Auschwitz

7. 7

   The Search for the Boy's Remains

   Later, Saul searches Miklós's office for the boy's body but faces ridicule from Nazi officers. After confronting Miklós, he learns that the body remains safe, and he manages to retrieve it, carrying it back to his barrack.

   Where

   Miklós’s Office, Auschwitz

8. 8

   Tensions Rise

   As fear escalates among the prisoners, SS-commandant Moll orders Biederman to compile a list of seventy names, causing distress that his unit may be executed. This precarious situation intensifies Saul's urgency to act.

   Where

   Auschwitz

9. 9

   Procurement of Gunpowder

   Abraham tasks Saul with procuring gunpowder from a female prisoner named Ella. While she recognizes him and attempts to connect, Saul remains focused on the grim task at hand, emphasizing the weight of his mission.

   Where

   Auschwitz

10. 10

    Deception of Braun

    In his search for a rabbi, Saul meets the Frenchman Braun, who falsely presents himself as a rabbi. Saul's attempts to smuggle Braun into the camp highlight his desperation to secure the proper burial for the boy.

    Where

    Auschwitz

11. 11

    Execution of Biederman’s Unit

    The next morning, prisoners are shocked to discover that Biederman and his unit have been executed. This triggers a sense of urgency and solidarity among the prisoners, leading Abraham to rally them to rebel against their captors.

    Where

    Auschwitz

12. 12

    Escape into the Woods

    In the chaos of the rebellion, Saul seizes the boy's body and escapes into the woods with Braun and a few others. As they attempt to find a proper burial site, the gravity of their predicament weighs heavily on them.

    Where

    Woods near Auschwitz

13. 13

    Confrontation with the Impostor

    As they seek refuge, it becomes clear that Braun is not the rabbi he claimed to be when he fails to recite the Kaddish prayer. This revelation leaves Saul feeling more isolated and questioning the intentions of those around him.

    Where

    Woods near Auschwitz

14. 14

    Attempt to Cross the River

    As guards close in, Saul struggles to carry the boy's body across the river. Despite his efforts, he is thwarted, and Rabbi Frankel intervenes just as the corpse drifts away, a poignant reminder of the horrors they are enduring.

    Where

    River

15. 15

    Planning with the Resistance

    The remaining prisoners find temporary refuge in a shed where they discuss joining the Polish resistance. Their determination to fight back against their oppressors is ignited as they plan a way to survive the grim reality they face.

    Where

    Forest shed