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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Vienna, The Night Porter follows the story of Max, played by Bogarde, who previously served as an SS officer at a concentration camp. After the war, he assumes the role of a night porter at a hotel, where he reconnects with Luchia Atherton (Rampling), a former prisoner with whom he had a twisted, sadomasochistic relationship. Max’s previous connections with Nazi associates loom over him, as they are involved in mock trials aimed at erasing incriminating evidence of their past crimes. Luchia's unexpected presence brings forth memories that are both haunting and seductive, leading the couple into a dangerous dance that intertwines their fates.