The story of sophie scholl and the white rose revolt against hitler. Sophie scholl the last days 2005 so what do you people think of this movie. True story of germanys most famous antinazi heroine brought to thrilling, dramatic life. The white rose were active in munich from june 1942 until february 1943, when six of their most prominent members were arrested and executed. The film sophie scholl the final days, which was released in 2005 is based upon the white rose and was directed by marc rothemunde.
White rose exhibited not a rash act but a normal human impulse to. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to her comrades, her cross. The year is 1943 and adolf hitlers devastating march. Drawing on interviews with survivors and transcripts that had remained hidden in east german archives until 1990, it was nominated for an academy award for best.
The film was presented at the 55th berlin international film. Feb 15, 2017 watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand against the nazi regime at the height of its power during. Dec 31, 2019 a dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the german world war ii antinazi resistance movement, the white rose. Armed with longburied historical records of her incarceration, director marc rothemund expertly recreates the last six days of sophie scholls life. A look at the last six days of sophie scholl s life.
Sophie is a believing catholic, so she finds some sustenance in prayer, and reassurance from the priest who blesses and tells her that god is with her just before her execution. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film recreates the last six days of sophie scholl s life. Sophie scholl stars julia jentsch of recent cult fave the edukators in a luminous performance as the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. Some believe that the films claustrophobic intensity and emotional punch certainly deserved to be cheered12. Watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand against the nazi regime at the height of its power during. Sophie scholl the final days is of accurate history of the brave last days of sophie scholl, who at 21, was accused guilty of high treason by distributing antinazi paraphernalia at the university. The final days is the true story of germanys most famous antinazi heroine, an activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. In this germanmade movie, julia jentsch plays the role of a valiant 21yearold hero. Filmmaker marc rothemund utilizes longburied historical records to reconstruct the last six days in the life of renowned german antinazi activist sophie scholl julia jentsch in an academy awardnominated feature that earned star julia jentsch a best actress award at both the 2005 lolas and the 2005 berlin international film festival. An ace performance by 26yearold julia jentsch gives pic a.
A dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the german world war ii antinazi resistance movement, the white rose. The movie of the week for february 25 through march 3 is sophie scholl. The final days dvd thomas m, 02262008 an inspirational, thought provoking, moving and heart renching movie. It is based on the true story of the white rose antinazi resistance group. Feb 25, 2017 nazis executed sophie scholl 74 years ago this week. The final days 2005, which is available to digitally rent on amazon. In 1943, one young woman stood up to the nazis, her courage made her a legend, this is her story. I heard its just another overdramatized hippy german wwii movie, so i decided to ask here before i go see it.
It is about the last days in the life of sophie scholl, a 21yearold member of the anti nazi nonviolent student resistance group the white rose, part of the. National catholic register marc rothemunds sophie scholl the final days is a riveting portrait of a young woman of formidable intellect, dogged selfpossession, and excruciatingly steady nerves. Watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand. White rose exhibited not a rash act but a normal human impulse to protect. There is also a moment of grace when the matron breaks the rules and allows her parents to see her for the last time. A look at the last six days of sophie scholls life. At 21, sophia magdalena scholl julia jentsch is old enough to have outgrown. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film recreates the last six days of sophie scholls life.
Drawing on interviews with survivors and transcripts that had remained hidden in east german archives until 1990. Sophie scholl stars julia jentsch in a luminous performance as the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. If you feel that last sentence just ruined the whole movie for you, sorrybut the title leaves little room for doubt, and youre best warned now that the ending will be anything but happy. A dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the. The final days dvd, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. The film also won two silver bears for best director and best actress at the 2005 berlin international. Last stanza in the life of germanys most famous antinazi heroine gets a cleanly directed retelling in sophie scholl. The final days 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Will challenge and inspire you as you watch the true story of sophie and her brother and how they stood for what was right and paid with their own lives for it. Julia jentsch, fabian hinrichs, alexander held, johanna gastdorf, andre.
Sophie scholl is the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. Jan 04, 2018 sophie scholl the final days 2005 dvd. Sophie scholl the final days is a 2005 german film by director marc rothemund and. White rose is formidable but in a sense quite ordinary. The ones who should be highlighted every february 22nd are the ones who watched from the sidelines. Sophie scholl the final days is a 2005 german historical drama film directed by marc rothemund and written by fred breinersdorfer. If you feel that last sentence just ruined the whole movie for you, sorrybut the title leaves little room for doubt, and youre best warned now that the ending. Aug 05, 2005 sophie is a believing catholic, so she finds some sustenance in prayer, and reassurance from the priest who blesses and tells her that god is with her just before her execution. She was found guilty of high treason by the peoples court and executed the same day, 22 february 1943. The final days 2005 starring julia jentsch and fabian hinrichs on dvd and bluray. With julia jentsch, fabian hinrichs, alexander held, johanna gastdorf.
The final days 2005 first, once you can rate this movie. Armed with longburied historical records of her incarceration, director marc rothemund expertly recreates the last six days of sophie scholl s life. Always remember dont trust the opinion of sophie scholl. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are.
Sophie scholl, a young student in the group white rose, is arrested as well as. The final days tells the true story of a 21yearold german woman who, in 1943, dared to rebel against her naziled government and paid the ultimate price. It is about the last days in the life of sophie scholl, a 21yearold member of the antinazi nonviolent student resistance group the white rose, part of the german resistance movement. Sophie and hans were members of white rose, a passive resistance. Sophie scholl the final days dvd, 2006 for sale online. The final days 2005 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. How accurate is the depiction of the white rose in the. Nazis executed sophie scholl 74 years ago this week. It was nominated for oscar as well as wining the bavarian film award and many others 11. Academy award nominee for best foreign language film of 2005.
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