What They Found

What They Found

2025 · 36 min · ★ 7.7 · Documentary, History

The story of two soldier-cameramen, Sgt Mike Lewis and Sgt Bill Lawrie, who witnessed the liberation of Belsen during the closing days of World War II.

Directed by Sam Mendes

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