Felix Randau Discusses Casting Claes Bang in ‘I Is Another’

At the Locarno Film Festival, German director Felix Randau presents his latest film, "I Is Another," which explores the complex relationship between Heinrich Himmler and his massage therapist, Felix Kersten. The film, set in the aftermath of World War II, stars Claes Bang in the role of Kersten, a figure whose memoirs reveal a controversial life intertwined with one of history's most infamous leaders.

Randau's choice of Bang for the role stems from the actor's ability to convey a sense of trustworthiness, even in morally ambiguous circumstances. According to Randau, Bang possesses a distinctive quality that makes audiences want to believe in his character, regardless of the lies he might tell. This nuance is critical for portraying Kersten, who navigated the treacherous waters of loyalty and deception while serving Himmler.