Tension: Will Gregor lead these people well? Who will live and who will die? WIll people properly communicate?
Theme: Deep down, we really do want to be at peace despite the anger around us.
Writing: I thought this was a brilliant concept executed well, and just a fresh take on WWII, starting at the aftermath of the war. The confusion there was on who was on who’s side, who was lying about news, the honor or dishonor in surrendering, and just how these were still boys at the end of the day being put in charge of all this warcraft. I loved how they showed that most people were trying to find peace, that there were lots of good people on both sides, and that they could find similarities to overcome their differences. And yet, they still experienced pain after the war, they lost those they loved. And they gained new friends along the way. Seeing so much nationalism was interesting, and a lack of distrust in old systems despite being offered services like the mayor at the beginning but finding a new mayor instead even if it was the old guy who seemed less capable. The tank scene near the end was strong, seeing people killed while just thinkig they were finally done. Just so much confusion all around. And then trying to determine what you would do after, showing that they realized there was more to their identity then this. I’m sure I’d be conflicted with the random Jewish girl who kept showing up and asking for a place to stay and asking what was and was’t safe. The story about the Nazi boy who was given a chocolate bar for takig dow a whole tank and then his leader demanded someone give him their medal was strange. And then their care for the youth still. You can tell this was based on someone’s true life story.
Acting: Gregor’s actor did a great job with nuance in showing that he could be a powerful figure, while also showing that he really didn’t know what he was doing at times and was just trying to convince people to treat him correctly. While also having moments where you could clearly see his was still child-like such as when they were on the phone demanding the others surrender and him and his friend start laughing and making jokes. I guess a lot of humor was political back then. The last scream of pain over the megaphone from losing his friend was also strong.
Cinematography: A good amount of wides, especially near the end. I wish I remembered more but that’s all I’ve got.
Production Design: A good way to show everything in ruins, and little things like the barrier of the Germans where they had to lower a rope ladder down.
Sound: Can’t remember too well.
Editing: Can’t remember too well.
Tension: Will Gregor lead these people well? Who will live and who will die? WIll people properly communicate?
Theme: Deep down, we really do want to be at peace despite the anger around us.
Writing: I thought this was a brilliant concept executed well, and just a fresh take on WWII, starting at the aftermath of the war. The confusion there was on who was on who’s side, who was lying about news, the honor or dishonor in surrendering, and just how these were still boys at the end of the day being put in charge of all this warcraft. I loved how they showed that most people were trying to find peace, that there were lots of good people on both sides, and that they could find similarities to overcome their differences. And yet, they still experienced pain after the war, they lost those they loved. And they gained new friends along the way. Seeing so much nationalism was interesting, and a lack of distrust in old systems despite being offered services like the mayor at the beginning but finding a new mayor instead even if it was the old guy who seemed less capable. The tank scene near the end was strong, seeing people killed while just thinkig they were finally done. Just so much confusion all around. And then trying to determine what you would do after, showing that they realized there was more to their identity then this. I’m sure I’d be conflicted with the random Jewish girl who kept showing up and asking for a place to stay and asking what was and was’t safe. The story about the Nazi boy who was given a chocolate bar for takig dow a whole tank and then his leader demanded someone give him their medal was strange. And then their care for the youth still. You can tell this was based on someone’s true life story.
Acting: Gregor’s actor did a great job with nuance in showing that he could be a powerful figure, while also showing that he really didn’t know what he was doing at times and was just trying to convince people to treat him correctly. While also having moments where you could clearly see his was still child-like such as when they were on the phone demanding the others surrender and him and his friend start laughing and making jokes. I guess a lot of humor was political back then. The last scream of pain over the megaphone from losing his friend was also strong.
Cinematography: A good amount of wides, especially near the end. I wish I remembered more but that’s all I’ve got.
Production Design: A good way to show everything in ruins, and little things like the barrier of the Germans where they had to lower a rope ladder down.
Sound: Can’t remember too well.
Editing: Can’t remember too well.
