The Cremator

'The Cremator' is a Czechoslovak film released in 1969. The movie follows the story of a crematorium manager named Karl Kopfrkingl, who becomes gradually obsessed with the idea of achieving spiritual purification through cremation during World War II. As his beliefs become increasingly twisted, Kopfrkingl descends into madness, leading to tragic consequences for those around him. The movie delves into themes of fanaticism, delusion, and the horrors of the Nazi regime.