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plot understanding
Stan 2022-11-07 03:53:55
The plot of this movie is more complicated, because it is not easy to understand because of the difficulty in distinguishing the names of people and the indistinguishability of what the characters say is true and false. In fact, it is about the politics of small people (even heroes) being manipulated and betrayed. Katie is a multiple spy, with the Soviets behind them, they made a deal with Hoffman, and the two heroes obsessed with killing Hoffman would sabotage this political deal, Katie betrayed them not for money, but for money. It is the result of the coercion of multiple political forces, which is the key to understanding. Winter isn't a traitor, just a juggling politician
Extended Reading
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Gilbert: You are a Partisan. That's very interesting. A soldier without a front. Are you a good soldier? Are you prepared to pay the price?
Flammen: What price?
Gilbert: What do you think? Your life. You see, there can only be three reasons for fighting in a war. Firstly, career opportunity. It's widespread, but does not produce good soldiers. You have a fear of dying and only think of peace. Secondly, ideology. Love of the mother country. That is much more intriguing, but the dreamer breaks down. He doesn't have the strength. He's shallow. The frivolous and presumptuous nature of youth. Unless he's passionate; fanatical if you will. That makes for a good soldier.
Flammen: And thirdly?
Gilbert: Hate. Hatred of your enemy. Hate seduces you into doing things you never thought yourself capable of. Unless the hatred is caused by a personal neurosis...
Flammen: What are you saying?
Gilbert: The neurotic is intelligent and he has doubts. If he is betrayed, his hatred fades; and doubt sets in. War does nothing for the neurotic. The gentle loving father is not to be found in war. Your cause, Christiansen; is legitimate. Now, you must become a good soldier.