No Goodbyes (2021)
A haunting short film about survival, protection, and unexpected humanity inside a Nazi concentration camp.
No Goodbyes - Movie Information
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: William Clift
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Runtime: 25m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 1, 2021 (United States)
- Production Companies: Here! Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
No Goodbyes - Plot
Love in a concentration camp. A young Jewish gay man, Otto, is protected by a "kapo" (a fellow prisoner) and an SS guard who unexpectedly ends up saving his life.
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No Goodbyes - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- William Clift
Main Cast
- Mel England
- Johan Gran
- Antoine Perry
- Luc Clopton
- David Lenga
Writers
- Simon O'Corra
- William Clift
Producers
- William Clift
No Goodbyes - FAQs
What is No Goodbyes about?
No Goodbyes is a short documentary-drama set in a Nazi concentration camp. It follows Otto, a young Jewish gay man, whose survival depends on the protection of a fellow prisoner acting as a kapo and an SS guard who makes an unexpected decision to save his life.
Is No Goodbyes based on a true story?
No Goodbyes draws on the documented historical reality of LGBT persecution in Nazi concentration camps. While Otto's specific story is a dramatic narrative, it is grounded in the real experiences of Jewish and gay prisoners who sometimes survived through the protection of guards or fellow inmates.
Who are the main actors in No Goodbyes?
The film stars Luc Clopton as the young Otto, David Lenga as the older Otto, Mel England as the Kapo, Johan Gran as the SS Guard, and Antoine Perry as Gregory, the documentarian framing the story.
How long is No Goodbyes?
No Goodbyes has a runtime of 25 minutes, making it a short film. Despite its brief length, it delivers an emotionally concentrated narrative exploring survival, complicity, and unexpected human connection within the horrors of the Holocaust.
When was No Goodbyes released?
No Goodbyes was released on June 1, 2021, in the United States. The film was produced by Here! Films and is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV via the Amazon Channel.
Where can you stream No Goodbyes?
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Who directed and wrote No Goodbyes?
No Goodbyes was directed by William Clift, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Simon O'Corra and served as both producer and editor. Clift's multifaceted involvement reflects the deeply personal and intimate nature of this short film.
What are similar films to No Goodbyes?
Viewers who connected with No Goodbyes may also appreciate The Cakemaker (2017), a quiet drama exploring identity and grief with LGBT themes, and Cocoon (2020), a coming-of-age story with emotional depth. Only You (2022) and Fallen Fruit (2024) are also thematically adjacent picks.
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