I Was Nineteen

Original title: Ich war neunzehn

1968
1h 54m

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Werner Gottsmann in I Was Nineteen (1968)

Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.Gregor Hecker, who fled Germany with his parents, returns to Germany as a lieutenant in the Red Army.

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7.5/10

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Wes Anderson Style

This movie is superb!

If you enjoy Wes Anderson, then watch this film! It's very similar in characters, cinematography, costuming and actor blocking.

What a powerful message to the German people at the same time. This piece of art calls out their hatred and is quite blunt about it.

No spoilers, but I love that the lead Russian soldier is German. It adds a sense of rebellion to his actions.

It's refreshing and fun to watch. Again, I highly recommend this to Wes Anderson fans. The cinematography is fantastic! Great long shots, close ups and framed scenes.

A film definitely worth finding and owning. :)

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The film reaches a grim climax by featuring a short clip from the DEFA-documentary "Todeslager Sachsenhausen" ("Deathcamp Sachsenhausen") (1946), detailing the technical proceedings in a death-chamber.