Downfall (aka: Der Untergang) (1 Disc)

Featuring: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara & Ulrich Matthes

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April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall

Not since G.W. Pabst's 1956 effort, 'Letste Akt' (The Last Act) has a German film attempted to tackle the subject of their most famous leader, Adolf Hitler. Breaking a long-standing taboo, the director, Oliver Hirschbiegel, has made a film that has sparked much debate in Germany and the rest of the world.

Downfall features an astonishing performance by Bruno Ganz as history's most notorious figure. Providing an unprecedented and controversial insider's perspective, the film is a gripping insight into the madness and desperation of Hitler in the final hours of the war as the Russian Army closes a ring around Berlin. Beautifully photographed and brilliantly acted, this tour de force is at once dramatic, harrowing and remarkably authentic.

The basis for the screenplay by writer-producer Bernd Eichinger came from two key sources: Joachim Fest's book "Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of The Third Reich", the recognition that the horrifying epic of Hitler and his people during his twelve years in power was reflected in those last twelve days in the bunker; and the memoirs of Hitler's private secretary, Traudl Junge, in Melissa Mueller's book, "Until The Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary", which provided an invaluable insight into the character of the man, and those final, fatal few days of the war.
ActorsBruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes, Corinna Harfouch, Juliane Kohler, Heino Ferch, Matthias Habich, Christian Berkel & Ulrich Noethen
DirectorOliver Hirschbiegel
Certificate15 years and over
Year2004
ScreenWidescreen 16:9 Anamorphic
LanguagesGerman - DTS
Additional LanguagesGerman - Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround
SubtitlesEnglish
Duration2 hours and 35 minutes (approx)
RegionRegion 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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 Captivating

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I wasn't aware that there was a 2 disc edition of 'Downfall' but after watching the film I wished I had discovered it because it really made me want to look into the creation process and hear what the cast had to say about it all.

This film is very intriguing and very well carried out. I've grown quite keen with subtitled movies these days because it really helps the stories feel more authentic. The cast are very convincing in their roles and I'll echo other reviewers who have raved about Bruno Ganz's performance as Hitler by saying it is remarkable!

The story concentrates on Hitler's and the German high command's final hours of the war. It illustrates the maddening passion, desperation and frightening opinions and experiences shared in the bunkers as the Russian army wades through Berlin.

'Downfall' would be a great addition to any war film collection but also insightful to others too. It's highly interesting and a unique story which keeps you captivated throughout.

 Superb!

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This film is absolutely great! If you have not seen it then you should.
Bruno Ganz gives a superb perfomance as Hitler, so much that I got shivers!
This movie will not dissapoint!

 Outstanding!!Must see....

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Really shows a fantastic insight into the mind of the dictator as his whole empire was falling in around him. Downfall shows all the activity that was happening in Hitlers underground bunker on the days leading to his death, very informative and a must see. The film is in german with english subtitles, but you are totally gripped from the start and begin to forget its in german.

 Brillaint!

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An absolutely outstanding piece of cinema, I was truly gripped from start to finish.

I don't think there has been a better piece of film or documentary that has captured Hitler's last days of WWII in such detail. The whole cast without fail really impart their particular circumstances and you can empathise so much with the characters portrayed.

In short, buy it ,watch it and enjoy 5*

 Brilliant!

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Brilliant piece of film! I love the fact that its in german makes it more realistic! The actor who plays Hitler is absolutely stunning, great film well worth a watch even if you don't like war films. Good value for money aswell.

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