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Head of State Downfall Psychological Isolation Confined Life is a Bitch Mind and Soul State Affairs more...
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Drama Historical Period War Foreign
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Downfall, 2004

Starring: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara

Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel

Written by: Bernd Eichinger

Language: German, Russian

Country: Germany, Italy, Austria

Runtime: 156 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:8.4

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The mood of Downfall is disturbing, thought provoking, and bleak. The plot centers around a downfall, a head of state, and isolation. It is a drama, foreign, and period movie. In approach, Downfall is serious and realistic. The pacing is slow. The setting is Germany. Downfall happens during World War 2. The movie is known for being controversial, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes strong violent content.

Summary of Downfall

Charting the final days of World War II in Nazi Germany, Downfall shows what went on in the bunker where Hitler (Bruno Ganz), his secretary (Alexandra Maria Lara), and a few close colleagues waited for their inevitable demise.

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Language:	German, Russian
Country:	Germany, Italy, Austria
Release date:	18 February 2005
Runtime:	156 min

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Bruno Ganz

as Adolf Hitler

Alexandra Maria Lara

as Traudl Junge

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The Hollywood Reporter

One of the best war movies ever made, Downfall is a powerful and artistically masterful re-creation of the last days of the Third Reich. Full Review

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by: Eric Hansen

Salon.com

Hirschbiegel and Eichinger, along with their large, brave and talented cast, have done something extraordinary for their generation of Germans, and for the world. They have willfully entered their grandparents' dirtiest, clammiest chamber of secrets. Full Review

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by: Andrew O'Hehir

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A look inside the Hitler's Bunker in the last days of the war. Through the eyes of Traundl Junge, a stenographer/secretary. You get to see Hitler trying to be a General, moving armies around that he does not have. Giving orders to people in the... Read and rate it

10.January.2011
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by: Netflowers
Netflowers rated this movie0/10

I just got done watching the film and I am at a loss. It was powerful and very real. Maybe I'm off because it was in German, but I thought the acting and directing were perfect. I was surprised to find almost every character compelling. If it wasn't... Read and rate it

05.July.2010
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by: BangPotential
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