'Son of Saul' trivia and fun facts

The main actor, Géza Röhrig, in addition to interpreting works as a writer and musician in the film.

The film speaks about the Holocaust but doesn't show its horrors explicitly.

It's the debut of László Nemes.

The film does not utilize any music in the form of a soundtrack whatsoever, to give the viewer the feeling of actually being there.

The official submission of Hungary to the Best Foreign Language Film for the 88th Academy Awards 2016.

Shot entirely with a 40mm lens.

For Variety, it is one of the best films of 2015.

An old military base on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary, served as the movie's location.