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The Tattooist of Auschwitz fictionalised the incredible story of Lali Sokolov and Gita Fuhrmannova and how they met in the worst of circumstances during the Holocaust. But Heather Morris's novel (left) - which has been adapted into a Sky drama that began airing this week - upset some historians who pointed out several alleged inaccuracies. An expert from the Auschwitz Memorial Research Center claimed the book contained 'numerous errors and information inconsistent with the facts, as well as exaggerations, misinterpretations and understatements.' Their report added that it provided an 'overall inauthentic' picture of reality at the camp. The book depicts how Lali, a Slovakian Jew, was sent to Auschwitz before chance landed him the role of the camp's tattooist. He spent two years tattooing numbers on the arms of hundreds of thousands of arrivals at the camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Lali and Gita met when she stood before him with her head shaved and her dignity stolen - before he tattooed the number 34902 on her arm, according to Morris's novel. Above: Heather Morris (right), and her portrayal (inset) by Melanie Linskey alongside Harvey Keitel as the elderly Lali in the new drama.

When Lali Sokolov was lying on his death bed after an extraordinary life, the woman who would reveal his story to millions was able to make him one final promise. Heather Morris (left, with Lali) vowed as the Holocaust survivor lay in hospital after suffering a stroke that she wouldn't stop trying to tell his story. That was in 2006. It would be another 12 years before Morris's novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz was finally released, after she had tried and failed to get Lali's testimony made into a film. Speaking to MailOnline as a Sky adaptation of her novel hits screens, the New Zealand-born author, 71, said: 'I was with Lali knowing he wasn't going to survive the night. I knew when I said goodbye to him I wouldn't see him again. I promised him I wouldn't stop trying to tell his story.' That story is an incredible one of survival, hope and courage. Lali encountered Gita Fuhrmannova - the woman who would become his wife (pair top right and inset) - when she stood before him terrified. Lali - himself a Jew who had been put to work under threat of death - tattooed a number on her arm like he had done to tens of thousands of people before her. Bottom right: Harvey Keitel and Melanie Lynskey as Sokolov and Morris in the new drama.

Gary Sokolov's father Lali, a Slovakian Jew, was forced to work as the tattooist at the Nazis' death camp in occupied Poland. It was in that role that he met his future wife Gita, when she stood before him terrified as he tattooed a number on her arm. Lali and Gita (top right, and bottom right with Gary) were separated in 1945 but found each other by chance after the war and went on to marry before having son Gary in 1961 following their emigration to Australia. Their story is depicted in Sky's retelling of Heather Morris's bestselling novel the Tattooist of Auschwitz, which was released to great acclaim in 2018 after the author spent three years interviewing Lali. Lali is portrayed during his time at Auschwitz by The Little Mermaid Star Jonah Hauer-King, 28, and then Taxi Driver's Harvey Keitel (left), 84, as an elderly man. Mr Sokolov (inset left), who is now in his early 60s and lives in Melbourne , said in an interview with Sky to promote the show: 'There were moments when I couldn't tell the difference between my father and Harvey Keitel. He was my father on every single level. If he wasn't, I wouldn't have spent so much time in tears.'

Lali Sokolov encountered Gita Fuhrmannova - the woman who would become his wife - when she stood before him emaciated and robbed of her dignity at Auschwitz death camp. Amidst the evil of the Nazi killing machine, Lali - himself a Jew who had been put to work under threat of death - tattooed a number on her arm like he had done to tens of thousands of people before her. Their ensuing romance was one ray of light that would captivate millions of readers decades later. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, the novel by Heather Morris, was published in 2018 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. It was based on the testimony of Lali, who tattooed prisoner numbers on hundreds of thousands of inmates who were sent to Auschwitz in Nazi-occupied Poland. A new Sky adaptation (top right) of Morris's novel is being released this week. The six-part series stars both Jonah Hauer-King and Harvey Keitel as Lali, whilst Polish actress Anna Próchniak portrays Gita. Both Lali and Gita survived the Holocaust and went on to marry in October 1945. Lali kept his story to himself for decades before revealing all to Morris.

Julia Sweeney attended the 30th Anniversary presentation of Pulp Fiction, which took place during the opening night of the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles on Thursday. The 68-year-old performer appeared to be enjoying her time at the star-studded event, during which she posed for a pair of snaps on the presentation's red carpet. The actress - who opened up about a complaint that NBC received from Hillary Clinton - donned a striped and polka-dotted long-sleeve sweater and a crimson maxi skirt to the event.

John Travolta hit the red carpet with his daughter Ella Bleu as his date to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his 1994 classic Pulp Fiction. The 70-year-old actor was joined by his 24-year-old daughter on the red carpet of the 2024 TCM Film Festival, where the 30th Anniversary Pulp Fiction screening was the Opening Night film. The actor was joined by co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman , Harvey Keitel, Rosanna Arquette, Phil LaMarr, Burr Steers, Eric Stoltz, Julia Sweeney and Frank Whaley for the event.

Anna Próchniak showed off her glamorous sense of style as she posed with her co-star Jonah Hauer-King at The Tattooist of Auschwitz gala screening at BAFTA in London on Tuesday. The Polish actress, 35, who plays Gita Furman in the six-part series, wore an off-the-shoulder metallic silver dress which reached almost down to the ground. Her garment featured a low-cut sweetheart neckline and flower detail to the front.

On Monday evening, Robert De Niro joined forces with Michael Douglas and Harvey Keitel for dinner. The trio was seen leaving Funke Restaurant, an Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills. Robert, who was recently seen grabbing lunch with his Killers of the Floor Moon co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, emerged from the restaurant clad in black jacket, blue polo shirt, and taupe slacks.

Stan has unveiled the first glimpse teaser trailer for their six-part limited drama series The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The Stan Original Series, which is available on the streaming platform in May, is based on Heather Morris' best-selling book of the same name and is inspired by two people who met in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak, and Jonas Nay appear in the series, which will premiere on May 2 in the United States.

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Stan has confirmed the premiere date for his latest film The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The six-part series is based on Heather Morris' best-selling book of the same name, and is inspired by the real-life love tale of two people who visited at a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchny, and Jonas Nay appear in the Stan Original series, which will premiere on May 2.

As he arrived at a funeral service for his teenage grandson on Friday, a remorseful Robert De Niro covered his face with a newspaper. Tommy Mottola, Christopher Walken, his partner Tiffany Chen, and baby girl Gia were among the other actors on 'Goodfellas.' Harvey Keitel, among other performers in attendance, was also on hand. Leandro, his 18-year-old grandson who died last week, attended his funeral at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The chapel is renowned for tending to the corpses of the wealthy, including Judy Garland, Heath Ledger, John Lennon, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Robert De Niro and his son were escorted to a Suits Supply store before heading back to the Frank Campbell Funeral Home.

Robert De Niro attended the funeral of his 18-year-old grandson Leandro, who died after taking fentanyl-laced tablets, on Thursday.

After just one series left fans devastated, a Disney+ show was cancelled. According to Deadline, the streaming service has the option not to produce any more episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History. The National Treasure: History - which was published in December - is an American adventure-adventure television series that was produced for and widely distributed on Disney+.

Harvey Keitel, a Hollywood legend, is set to appear in the forthcoming Stan Original series The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The 83-year-old actor from Pulp Fiction will appear in Lale Sokolov, a survivor of the notorious Nazi concentration camp. The drama, based on Heather Morris' best-selling book, focuses on two prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau who fell in love and promised to keep each other alive. Jonah Hauer-King of England will appear in the young Lale, while Polish actress Anna Próchniak will act as his love interest Gita. Melanie Lynskey (The Last of Us), who plays Heather, is also included in the film.

Even though their youthful faces have been preserved for future generations on film, Hollywood actors haven't been able to halt the aging process. Stars of fan-favourite films from the 1980s and 1990s are now in their twilight years, and some of them are unrecognizable. Fans believe that many of the men who make cult films are well preserved. MailOnline examines some familiar faces and how they've changed from Oscar-winning thespians to the two halves of a comedy pair.

On Wednesday night, Robert De Niro dined dinner with fellow A-listers Billy Crystal and Harvey Keitel at Santa Monica's famed Giorgio Baldi restaurant. Following his divorce from Grace Hightower, 67, the Academy Award-winning 79er brought along his stunning girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who started dating in 2021. Billy and Harvey were also reported to have brought along their respective families for the late-night soirée.

Laura Dern and Andrew Garfield paid their respects to their pioneering acting coach Sandra Seacat, who died of natural causes at the age of 86. In a letter to Variety, Andrew praised her as a "revolutionary" and a "true hero," while Laura, who worked with her from the age of 17, said, "She is my entire heart." Sandra initiated a 'dream system' of acting preparation, incorporating Carl Jung's name and a long list of top-flight clients ranging from Nicolas Cage, Michelle Pfeiffer and Harvey Keitel to Michelle Williams, Johnny Depp, and Chris Pine.

On Thursday, their Hulu mini series premiered as it revealed the infamous ear chomping incident involving Mike Tyson in slow motion. Later that day, Trevante Rhodes and Russell Hornsby were seen taking a bite out of the promotional campaign. Trevante, 32, and Russell, 48, were seen in a Good Morning America interview to promote Mike, which is a biographical mini series on boxing great Mike Tyson's life. It's a six-episos insight into the former heavyweight champion's life and times, who is considered one of the most popular figures in sports culture.