Zwei Tage Hoffnung

After the devastation of World War II, caused primarily by the cruel Nazi regime, Germany was divided into occupation zones. This film focuses on the 1953 uprising in the East Zone of Germany, the German Democratic Republic, which was ideologically and politically allied with the powerful Soviet Union.

The film takes as its point of departure the general discontent of the East Berlin population, which, in the face of planned economic chaos, crystallized into reasonable and legitimate disagreement. It is a legitimate expression of discontent. It is only ironic that a state based on a doctrine devoted entirely to the welfare of the population, especially the workers, should care so little for them and, worse, suppress them by force. The disproportionate use of force is abhorrent and absolutely morally reprehensible.

It was impressive that they procured the military vehicles of the time.

However, the historical context serves only as a backdrop for the main plot, which is the mildly poignant drama of a family divided geographically and ideologically. It also has a complicated love storyline.

Moreover, the actors deliver satisfying performances.

Finally, I found the music repetitive and generic, but at times it fit quite well. The general cinematography is also conventional.