The Counterfeiters
Die FälscherRating: 7.4 |
Language: de |
Year:2007 |
Country:AT, DE |
Budget:
6 250 000 $ |
Runtime:
1h 38min |
Tags:
1940s, based on memoir or autobiography, concentration camp, counterfeit, forger, forgery, german jew, holocaust (shoah), nazi, sachsenhausen, world war ii |
Description:
In this historical drama, we follow the compelling story of Salomon Sorowitsch, a masterful and resourceful Jewish counterfeiter forced to navigate the tumultuous landscape of World War II. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is coerced into assisting the Nazi operation at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, an alliance that seems antithetical to his survival instincts.The film delves deep into the complexities and contradictions of this unconventional alliance, shedding light on the moral dilemmas faced by Sorowitsch as he is forced to collaborate with the very oppressors who seek to exterminate him and his people. As a counterfeiter, Sorowitsch has an intimate understanding of currency, and his knowledge proves invaluable to the Nazis' efforts, creating a unique tension within the confines of the concentration camp.The tone of the movie is somber yet engaging, as it highlights the stark realities of life during World War II while exploring themes of survival, loyalty, and compromise. Viewers will be drawn into Sorowitsch's world, questioning their own moral compass amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war.
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