I liked the film, thought the structured flashbacks worked well. Georg Elser was an enigmatic character, motivated by Christian Socialism. Originally only interested in women & music, he moved from pacifism in 1932 to becoming a bomber in 1939. Regretting but accepting that collateral damage would occur in his attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
Interesting also in how it dealt with Arthur Nebe, the policeman who went along to get along. In the background the extermination of "lunatics" is discretely discussed. When Oberfuhrer Nebe learns the lists from various institutions is ready he orders weedkiller.
Interrogated by Nebe and Gestapo Oberfuhrer Muller. Elser at first refuses to speak despite torture only capitulating when his fiancé is threatened. Even then his interrogators refuse to accept that he acted alone.
A disturbing, moving film.
Interesting also in how it dealt with Arthur Nebe, the policeman who went along to get along. In the background the extermination of "lunatics" is discretely discussed. When Oberfuhrer Nebe learns the lists from various institutions is ready he orders weedkiller.
Interrogated by Nebe and Gestapo Oberfuhrer Muller. Elser at first refuses to speak despite torture only capitulating when his fiancé is threatened. Even then his interrogators refuse to accept that he acted alone.
A disturbing, moving film.