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35 From 4: My Favorite Films From 2004 (35 movies items)"For many years after World War II, German cinema avoided any kind of depiction of one the most infamous of dictators, Adolf Hitler. The controversy that immediately followed after the 2004 film Downfall finally broke that taboo, shows that even 60 years after the "Big One", the scars of the second war to end all wars are still there and still incredibly sensitive. Centering on the close circle of Hitler's command during the last days of the war, Downfall details the happenings within the Thi"
Watched in 2017 (180 movies items)"Jan 14th A very good war film without a focus on the scenes of war. The bombing of Berlin thunders throughout the entire movie never giving you a feeling of safety as we are bunkered down with a increasingly deranged Fuhrer. Bruno Ganz's portrayal of Hitler is a masterclass of acting where subtly and nuance is very much key along with the explosive outburst Hitler is known for.The voice, walk and Parkinson's shake of the hand give off the embodiment of the man himself. I also particularly "
Project #1 -1001 Movies I Must see Before I die- (1167 movies items)" Rating iMDB: My Rating: Genre: The Plot:"
Elokuvapäiväkirja 2017 (315 movies items)"19.6. Katsoimme Perikadon kolmessa osassa, koska lapsiperheen arki, kiireet ja Skinny Puppy. Aatu elää kuin viimeistä päivää bunkkerissaan, jossa hänestä tehtiin yotube-tähti. Itse elokuvaan olikin sitten ensinnä mainitusta syystä hiukan vaikea päästä sisälle, mutta Hitlerin kuoleman jälkeen leffa muuttui todella, todella ahdistavaksi kuvaukseksi aikakaudesta, jollaista tuskin enää koskaan syntyy uudestaan. Huomasin, että vaimokkeella oli vaikeuksia katsoa kohtausta, jossa Go"
Because I Was Curious, Dammit! Part 5 (10 movies items)"Quite interesting! The acting is great and the story is compelling. One thing that makes this film very interesting is that it shows Hitler as being human. Evil yes, but still very human, as opposed to a comic book supervillain."
Greatest Meltdowns (7 movies items)"Adolf Hitler The meltdowns in Downfall are so well known that Youtube is loaded with parodies, including one featuring Beavis and Butt-Head! "
Oscars 2005 Winners (My Version) (24 movies items)"Best Foreign Language Film! Winner: Downfall! Nominees: As It Is in Heaven The Chorus The Sea Inside Yesterday"