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Interesting movie. Nice change from Emir Kusturica's movies. It covers
the life of a philosophy professor. From the mid 1980s until the year 2000
or so. From his days as an opponent of Milosevic to his post as
director of a newspaper company. All of this through his encounter with
"The Professional". This spy unravels his life. Emotional and hilarious
at times with a nice soundtrack. Before you watch the movie, try to
read about the recent history of Serbia (and Yugoslavia). From the days of
Milosevic to his downfall after the Kosovo conflict. You'll enjoy it even more!
the life of a philosophy professor. From the mid 1980s until the year 2000
or so. From his days as an opponent of Milosevic to his post as
director of a newspaper company. All of this through his encounter with
"The Professional". This spy unravels his life. Emotional and hilarious
at times with a nice soundtrack. Before you watch the movie, try to
read about the recent history of Serbia (and Yugoslavia). From the days of
Milosevic to his downfall after the Kosovo conflict. You'll enjoy it even more!
I just watched Napola at the Montreal World Film Festival and I was pleasantly surprised. This choice of a random movie turned out to be a real cinematographic gem.
Set during World War II, this movie is about the dilemma and choices of some German teenagers who attend a napola - a special institution for gifted boys to turn them into the Nazi elite. Their days consist of military training and indoctrination; they are forced to lose all pity and become ruthless servants of the Fuhrer.
The story follows the entrance of Friedrich into a napola, the changes that he undergoes and the choices that he makes. Admitted because of his boxing skills, he seizes it as an opportunity to escape his poor working class situation. His best friend at the napola is the Governor's son - sensitive, caring, humane and opposed to Nazi dogma, he is obviously in the wrong place but has no choice but to fulfill his dad's wishes. As their friendship develops, Friedrich struggles between the ideology that the napola is forcing upon him and his friend's pacific beliefs.
This powerful film with excellent acting culminates on the boxing ring as Friedrich fights against the champion from another napola. The scene of the morning practice on the frozen lake left me breathless, while the ending of the grenade throwing session shook me with its passion, despair, and horror.
Another reason why I liked this movie so much is that it is made by Germans; indeed one would expect Hollywood to come up with such a story and that the outcome would be a highly emotional melodrama. I could feel the director disagreeing strongly with the Nazis, but rather than feeling shameful for what his countrymen did 60 years ago, he denounced it. Indeed, Friedrich's ultimate choice should be the choice of the new Germany.
My rating: 9/10
Set during World War II, this movie is about the dilemma and choices of some German teenagers who attend a napola - a special institution for gifted boys to turn them into the Nazi elite. Their days consist of military training and indoctrination; they are forced to lose all pity and become ruthless servants of the Fuhrer.
The story follows the entrance of Friedrich into a napola, the changes that he undergoes and the choices that he makes. Admitted because of his boxing skills, he seizes it as an opportunity to escape his poor working class situation. His best friend at the napola is the Governor's son - sensitive, caring, humane and opposed to Nazi dogma, he is obviously in the wrong place but has no choice but to fulfill his dad's wishes. As their friendship develops, Friedrich struggles between the ideology that the napola is forcing upon him and his friend's pacific beliefs.
This powerful film with excellent acting culminates on the boxing ring as Friedrich fights against the champion from another napola. The scene of the morning practice on the frozen lake left me breathless, while the ending of the grenade throwing session shook me with its passion, despair, and horror.
Another reason why I liked this movie so much is that it is made by Germans; indeed one would expect Hollywood to come up with such a story and that the outcome would be a highly emotional melodrama. I could feel the director disagreeing strongly with the Nazis, but rather than feeling shameful for what his countrymen did 60 years ago, he denounced it. Indeed, Friedrich's ultimate choice should be the choice of the new Germany.
My rating: 9/10
One more movie seen at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Zelary is the World War II story of a nurse who has to hide from the Gestapo in the countryside and even 'marries' a peasant. The movie has excellent actors, beautiful cinematography and music. I enjoyed the movie but at the same time I had a feeling of déjà vu you'll be reminded of Sommersby, Le Retour de Martin Guerre, Cold Mountain, and The English Patient.
The interesting aspect of the movie is that it focuses on life in the country as if the war was really distant. There are actually only 2 interruptions by the Nazis. Also, the return of local soldiers once the war ends and its implications for the community is well-portrayed. The cute little girl adds some youth and humor to the movie. Her conversation with the local priest is a delight!
Overall, a good movie. 7/10
Zelary is the World War II story of a nurse who has to hide from the Gestapo in the countryside and even 'marries' a peasant. The movie has excellent actors, beautiful cinematography and music. I enjoyed the movie but at the same time I had a feeling of déjà vu you'll be reminded of Sommersby, Le Retour de Martin Guerre, Cold Mountain, and The English Patient.
The interesting aspect of the movie is that it focuses on life in the country as if the war was really distant. There are actually only 2 interruptions by the Nazis. Also, the return of local soldiers once the war ends and its implications for the community is well-portrayed. The cute little girl adds some youth and humor to the movie. Her conversation with the local priest is a delight!
Overall, a good movie. 7/10