It Happened Here

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DanTheMan 2 I have the utmost respect for Kevin Brownlow. The man spent nearly 50 years of his life piecing together Abel Gance's Napoleon, a film which would have otherwise have been left mutilated and forgotten to time had it not been for his passion for silent cinema. That respect in turn extends to the eight-year production that befell It Happened Here, a production that saw Brownlow and co-director Andrew Mollo start as amateurs with no money; end as semi-professionals. Also with no money. A showcase of brutality on both sides, the film is a chilling reminder of what might have been, one that is exceptionally chilling in its meticulous authenticity with an ambitious neorealist edge. The acting is beautifully natural and restrained, the score tracked perfectly and the direction as haunting as its subject matter. Fascism can rise anywhere under the right circumstances and people everywhere can fall under its spell. The result of this hard work, enthusiasm and commitment is a film that has the power of a newsreel documentary from the era it’s portraying. It Happened Here is a true Orwellian nightmare, one that makes the blood run cold. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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