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    Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage (2005) is extremely accurate and inspiring, and not at all dull.

    Der Untergang (2004) is also very accurate and not dull.

    Un condamné à mort s'est échappé (1956) is extremely accurate and incredible.

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    I was intrigued by Puzz3D's list of films I'd never heard of, so I spent a little quality time with IMDB:

    Die letzten Tage

    2005 Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign language Film, Sophie Scholl The Final Days is the true story of Germanys most famous anti-Nazi heroine brought to thrilling dramatic life. Sophie Scholl stars Julia Jentsch in a luminous performance as the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, The White Rose.

    Armed with long-buried historical records of her incarceration, director Marc Rothemund expertly re-creates the last six days of Sophie Scholls life: a heart-stopping journey from arrest to interrogation, trial and sentence in 1943 Munich. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to her comrades, her cross-examination by the Gestapo quickly escalates into a searing test of wills as Scholl delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility that is both haunting and timeless.

    Der Untergang (AKA "Downfall")

    Der Untergang makes you live the horrors and craziness of war. Bruno Ganz's interpretation of Adolf Hitler is worthy of an Oscar. He is completely believable. Also the rest of the cast performs admirably. You feel transported to Berlin as it was bombarded by the Russians. You get a very clear insight (or an impression?) in how the military decisions were taken during those final days of the war. The movie balances well between large-scale effects of bombs exploding in ruined streets and depictions of different persons going though the experience – from Hitler and his staff in the well-protected bunkers to the principal military commanders torn between reason and loyalty and German civilians trapped in an inferno. The movie is neither pro-Nazi nor does it depict all Nazis as mindless monsters. It gives an impression of utter realism. Go see it in a good cinema – your seat will tremble as the bombs explode. A nine out of ten.

    Un condamné à mort s'est échappé

    French Resistance activist Andre Devigny is imprisoned by the Nazis, and devotes his waking hours to planning an elaborate escape. Then, on the same day, he is condemned to death, and given a new cellmate. Should he kill him, or risk revealing his plans to someone who may be a Gestapo informer?

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    In terms of historical accuracy, 300 is one of my favourites. It has taught me a lot about the battle of Thermopylae.



    Are you fricking kidding? Just about every single detail of the movie was inaccurate. Right down to the most fundamental part: there was never just the 300 Spartans. At first there were about 7,000 Greeks (including more than 300 from Sparta) from various city-states. They were the ones who met the Persian horde in Thermopylae. By the third day, only 3,300 remained, the others either left or were killed. However, once the Persians found the way around (which the Fokeians were told to vigilantly guard, but unfortunately, the stupid Fokeians were caught by surprise by the Persian flanking force and were promptly cut down/routed), Leonidas decided to stay with 300 Spartans and cover the retreat of the main force. 700 Thespians also decided to stay. Therefore, the battle of Thermopylae really consisted of three distinct phases.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aemilius Paulus View Post



    Are you fricking kidding? Just about every single detail of the movie was inaccurate. Right down to the most fundamental part: there was never just the 300 Spartans. At first there were about 7,000 Greeks (including more than 300 from Sparta) from various city-states. They were the ones who met the Persian horde in Thermopylae. By the third day, only 3,300 remained, the others either left or were killed. However, once the Persians found the way around (which the Fokeians were told to vigilantly guard, but unfortunately, the stupid Fokeians were caught by surprise by the Persian flanking force and were promptly cut down/routed), Leonidas decided to stay with 300 Spartans and cover the retreat of the main force. 700 Thespians also decided to stay. Therefore, the battle of Thermopylae really consisted of three distinct phases.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aemilius Paulus View Post



    Are you fricking kidding? Just about every single detail of the movie was inaccurate. Right down to the most fundamental part: there was never just the 300 Spartans. At first there were about 7,000 Greeks (including more than 300 from Sparta) from various city-states. They were the ones who met the Persian horde in Thermopylae. By the third day, only 3,300 remained, the others either left or were killed. However, once the Persians found the way around (which the Fokeians were told to vigilantly guard, but unfortunately, the stupid Fokeians were caught by surprise by the Persian flanking force and were promptly cut down/routed), Leonidas decided to stay with 300 Spartans and cover the retreat of the main force. 700 Thespians also decided to stay. Therefore, the battle of Thermopylae really consisted of three distinct phases.
    I'm quite certain Rhyfelwyr was being facetious, as is his wont at times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martok View Post
    I'm quite certain Rhyfelwyr was being facetious, as is his wont at times.
    lol yes the rest my the post with the mumakil remark etc was a clue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhyfelwyr View Post
    lol yes the rest my the post with the mumakil remark etc was a clue.
    Even I could tell this time! And Rhyfelwyr has tricked me out several times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Koga No Goshi View Post
    Even I could tell this time! And Rhyfelwyr has tricked me out several times.
    Sorry guys, I didn't realise I was doing this so often!
    Last edited by Rhyfelwyr; 10-02-2008 at 23:41.
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