shallow opinion

Alberto 2022-10-22 19:34:00

The second German movie I've seen. The key words are Nazis, World War II, Jews, concentration camps. Actually, I don't know much about this history. After reading "Schindler's List" last year, I had a desire to watch World War II themes in my heart, but it was shelved over time. I watched both films in several days, but it didn't affect the continuity. I can't remember the name of the male protagonist. I'm ashamed, but he firmly remembered more than 2,000 names! Although I still don't know what method he used. Is human’s desire to survive in that environment really that strong? Being oppressed and bullied, frightened, and tortured both physically and mentally, if it were me, I might have thought of dying a long time ago. Especially after the male protagonist was found out, he was still reciting fake Persian when he was injured. In order to gain a chance for life, he was tenacious and smart. I admired it so much. At the same time, I am also very sympathetic to that colonel, so let's replace it with a colonel for the time being. After all, I have heard those titles so many times and I still can't remember them, ah my pig brain. He was actually kind and kept his promises. Ten cans of meat were also given to Xiaobing. Every time I see him memorizing (false) Persian words, I feel pity and admiration. He clearly knew his ideals, but also relentlessly pursued them. He has a good side, he writes poems in (fake) Persian and reads them to the male lead. In fact, he hates war, he just wants to go to Persia to live a simple and ordinary life. He is also very good to the male protagonist, asking him to call him by his name directly, pay him food and clothing, and tell him his story. He also knew how to be grateful, and finally brought the male protagonist out of the cage. It's just that the ending was tragic, and all the hard work turned into a bubble. But his image stayed in my heart. And the pair of Italian brothers, the elder brother helped the male protagonist to kill the real Persian, and he stood up bravely. I really couldn't bear to see him killed at once, and the younger brother was so miserable that he couldn't speak. This history is so brutal! To appreciate movies in these genres, we need to know something heavy.

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Persian Lessons quotes

  • Klaus Koch: [Koch took Gilles back after he was put to move to another camp] You would risk your life for those nameless people.

    Gilles: Those aren't nameless. Just because you don't know their names. At least they aren't murderers.

    Klaus Koch: I'm not a murderer.

    Gilles: No. You just make sure that the murderers eat well.

  • Klaus Koch: As long as you work for me nothing will happen to you. I bet 20 cans of meat that nothing will happen to you.

    Gilles: Too bad I won't be able to eat them since I'll be dead.