THE SURVIVOR

Based on a true story
The film is inspired by the real-life story of Harry Haft, a Holocaust survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners in concentration camps to stay alive.

A boxing story shaped by trauma
After surviving the war, Haft tries to rebuild his life in America and turns to professional boxing, carrying deep emotional scars from his past.

Ben Foster transforms physically for the role
Ben Foster underwent a major physical transformation to portray Harry Haft across different stages of his life and emotional state.

Directed by Barry Levinson
The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson, known for powerful character-driven dramas like Rain Man.

A story of survival and guilt
Beyond boxing, the film focuses on trauma, survivor’s guilt, and Haft’s search for meaning after experiencing unimaginable loss.

A connection to real boxing legends
Haft’s post-war boxing career included fighting some of the era’s biggest names, as he tried to reconnect with his lost love.