films seen
1
average score
1.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
It's no real surprise that Germany's first post-WWII film deals with the aftermath of the war. It's a film that mixes romance and noir elements but does so in a rather forced and uneasy manner. The drama never really impresses, due to some lackluster performances and a wonky plot. The cinematography is decent and it was interesting to see a classic German film toy around with the noir aesthetic. I didn't care much for the characters or the plot though, and the drama was a bit too melodramatic for my taste. Not the worst classic I've watched, but not a very memorable one either. Read all