Review of The Inheritors

"Die Erben" or "The Inheritors" or just "Nazi" is an Austrian German-language movie from 1983, so this one will have its 35th anniversary next year. It is perhaps the most known non-television series work by writer and director Walter Bannert. Lead actor is Nikolas Vogel who got unlucky when he was killed working as a war photographer in the early 90s. Here he plays a young man who gets drawn into the movement of a new group that apparently works and functions in accordance with the Nazi's ideals many decades ago. So the inheritors listed in the title are inheriting the Nazi heritage if you want to call it like that. The members find a haven in this group as they are the ones ignored by society for the most part and also struggling with family life for example not getting enough parental love. But for some in here homosexual feelings get in the way as they are obviously not in line with the group's ideals. I personally must say that I was not too impressed with Vogel or any of the supporting characters here. It is a very bleak film, but it also felt lacking depth from start to finish basically, the minor characters just felt like they did not add anything at all to be honest. i already made a parallel in the title of my review and I suggest you watch the film I mentioned there because it is certainly superior compared to this one here (and that refers to the German film as well as the English-language short film). In any case, I think the story and background and general plot offered the opportunity of a much better film here than it actually turned out to be. I give these slightly under 90 minutes (slightly over with credits) a thumbs-down. Not recommended.