Europa, Europa

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Juan C The only bad movie I've seen on this topic. The main idea is interesting, but there are several scenes that are as unnecessary as they are ridiculous. Add to that the poor performance by the lead actor, and it feels like a waste of time. An overrated movie. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Comrade Y This movie is amazing, It shows the life of Solomon Perel and how his life evolves during the rise of Nazi Germany and how he did everything to survive the war, and joining the Hitler youth, and as well as being in the Soviet Youth, amazing movie 10/10 Highly recommended. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/25/23 Full Review omnomnio (spoilers) This movie did an amazing job of showing the dangers of being a Jew during World War 2, keeping viewers constantly at the edge of their seats during the film. The orchestral music was beautiful, and although it was repetitive, it added to dramatic scenes. The acting was also impressive, notably during emotional scenes such as Robert's death scene and when Solly revealed he was a Jew to Leni's mother. This movie touches on very sensitive subjects and really makes you think about humanity. As a viewer, you can't help but feel guilty for watching parts of this movie. When watching Leni and Solly flirt with each other, I couldn't help but smile until I remembered that Leni was an antisemitic Nazi. Moments like this also make the movie stick with you more. Europa Europa made you question morality and how everyone involved in that war was human, even if they believed in twisted ideologies. Although the movie had some suggestive sexual scenes that were uncomfortable to watch, this movie stuck with me very much. The idea that this movie was based on a real story is truly heartbreaking. I could never imagine someone suffering through such hardships, especially someone my age. Overall, this film has some scenes that are disturbing, but I recommend it regardless. Europa Europa is a movie that will truly stick with you and have you thinking for days. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/23 Full Review Dave S If it weren't based on actual events, Agnieszka Holland's Europa Europa would seem like a pretty improbable story. While certain liberties were probably taken with the actual events, it remains a compelling tale of survival and assimilation set during the horrors of WW2 in Europe. Torn from his family, 16-year-old Salomon masks his Jewish roots while he travels the countryside, ultimately finding himself enrolled as a member of the Hitler Youth. Beautifully shot and acted, especially by Marco Hofschneider in the lead role and Julie Delpy in a brief appearance early in her career, Europa Europa is a cautionary tale that is, sadly enough, as relevant today as it was when it was released over thirty years ago. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member An extraordinary and true story about a German Jewish boy who due to extreme circumstances finds himself in the elite Hitler Jugend, fully underlining how absurd and insane the Nazi race ideology is and forever will be. Oustanding acting by a young main cast and otherwise well executed. A timeless film about an exceptional pocket of time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought the film was stunning in telling this story that is incredible yet true. Aside from any documentaries that I've been, I thought that it was the finest film covering the the atrocities of Holocaust up until Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, Schindler's List. It's a shame that it wasn't nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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