Die Welle

[MisTer Pockets]

So, I heard about this German film that came out last year, and I just finished watching it. VERY powerful movie. It is about a high school teacher discussing autocracy, who wants to prove to his reluctant students that a dictatorship could once again ride in German. He starts a unified group with his students, called "Die Welle" or, "The Wave" in English, and it takes off from there. Obviously, everyone gets very involved, and they become corrupted with fascist thoughts that they are far superior than the other social groups in the city.



It is based on a true story, and definitely a must watch if you ever have the time. Grossly underrated movie that deserves more attention.!

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Netflix doesn't have it right now, but I saved it.

[bella]

It's a good movie, it shows how easily people can be influenced. The movie doesn't completely go with the book, which I recommend reading. It's not long and fascinating to read. The author is Morton Rhue.

[MisTer Pockets]

Netflix doesn't have it right now, but I saved it.

Well, it is still only in German. I downloaded a video file to watch, and it came with a subtitle file that you could turn on...


I am seriously considering reading the book now, too...

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Netflix has foreign films.

[Forky]

I only read the book so far, *cough* in the 9th grade or so. But yes it's a very good book, that show some social dynamics and such. Though it's not that big, only 180 small pages.

Should watch the movie, eh? - I give it a go, though i wanted to wait till it's in free TV

[Wesley]

They made a version of this for TV about 20 years ago. Saw it. Very profound. The end is a nice dose of wake-up call/reality check.

[MisTer Pockets]

Netflix has foreign films.

Yeah, I worded that like a prick. I don't know what I was trying to say. it was like 6am, and I was exhausted. Maybe I assumed the DVD did not support subtitles. Whatever.

Should watch the movie, eh? - I give it a go, though i wanted to wait till it's in free TV

This is why I torrent.

They made a version of this for TV about 20 years ago. Saw it. Very profound. The end is a nice dose of wake-up call/reality check.

Yep, this one was the same, obviously... but I can't comment too much on it, for the sake of those who have not seen/read it.

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Netflix has this on instant now, so I watched it earlier today. Wow. Powerful stuff. Hard to believe that the kids got in so deep, so fast.

[sizz]

I loved this film! I think i watched it when i was about 14, the kids taking German at school watched it, and i thought it sounded good so managed to catch it on tv. The ending was incredible. The way it spiralled out of control was pretty intense too.