Downfall

Downfall

April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall

Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel

Produced by NDR, ORF

2004155 min7.9 / 10

A harrowing, claustrophobic chronicle of the Third Reich's final days, depicting the desperation, delusion, and moral collapse within Hitler's bunker as the Soviet Army closes in.

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.

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  • Does Downfall end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Downfall sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Downfall scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

  • Is Downfall easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Downfall violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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