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Bonhoeffer

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Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier profiles Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young Christian theologian who was hanged in a Nazi concentration camp.

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Keith Phipps AV Club The documentary still works as an introduction to a thinker whose influence, as the passionate praise of Desmond Tutu attests, lasted far beyond his martyrdom. Dec 6, 2004 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films To its credit, the film examines Bonhoeffer's life and thought in an expressly theological light… [His ideas] are as integral to the portrait as his resistance work. Rated: B+ Aug 22, 2004 Full Review Jane Sumner Dallas Morning News There is more to the philosophy and faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer than a 90-minute documentary can begin to cover, but this is a powerful and timely introduction. Rated: B+ Nov 28, 2003 Full Review Jeffrey Overstreet Christianity Today Today's church needs Bonhoeffer's example and teaching, and Doblmeier's project makes a worthy contribution to our understanding of this great man. Rated: 3/4 Nov 1, 2006 Full Review Paul Sherman Boston Herald Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 16, 2005 Full Review Martin Scribbs Mixed Reviews Bonhoeffer doesn't probe as deeply as one might like into the details and implications of his theology, but is an invaluable study of a man of conscience. Oct 6, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa W https://youtu.be/Bk7RVw3I8eg?si=rQx4dCo5zkQDaOWx I’ve written days ago about the song, The Sounds of Silence, and the new rendition by “Disturbed” and why wasn’t an artist given credit and why is it only in the trailer? Found out was sung a decade ago! Yikes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Ted I Fascinating story. Very well communicated with excellent acting and story telling. Bonhoeffer was a very courageous and inspiring human being. I felt inspired by his story, Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Scott G All through the film it seemed like it was just missing on every level. At the end it was said that Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945 and the war was over. The war wasn't over even though it was long lost. It's right in a way but not exactly. Summarized my feelings about the whole film; right in a way, but not exactly. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Paula K Dramatic, well written and acted with a story and characters you care about. Set during WWII, this true story, while entertaining, reminds us that true freedom requires courage, leadership and sacrifice. Highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Evan Y People rating lower tend to rate biased by theology. The actors, sets, plot, etc. are fantastic, and you don't have to agree with Bonhoeffer's ideas to love the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Blooker S The trailer, as it should, convinced me to see the movie. The trailer is 100 times better than the boring disjointed, overly long movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Doblmeier

Director

Martin Doblmeier

Narrator

Eberhead Bethge

Self

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

John de Gruchy

Self

Geffrey Kelly

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier profiles Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young Christian theologian who was hanged in a Nazi concentration camp.
Director
Martin Doblmeier
Producer
Martin Doblmeier
Screenwriter
Martin Doblmeier
Distributor
First Run
Production Co
Journey Films, First Run Features
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 20, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$296.2K
Runtime
1h 31m
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