The Counterfeiters
Facing an ethical quandary, Jewish master forger Salomon Sorowitsch (Karl Markovics) must choose between abetting the Nazis and saving his skin in this taut Oscar-nominated drama based on a true story. Assembled at a death camp, a cadre of printers, artists and chiselers -- led by the opportunistic Sorowitsch -- is tasked with counterfeiting currencies to weaken Allied economies. But will Sorowitsch's conscience begin to gnaw at him as the war draws to a close?
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Excellent foreign film set during WWII in Germany. All around people are suffering and dying miserably yet this group of prisoners aids their enemies in order to stay alive. This story is well told as it never lets you forget where they are and that they are one bad temper from being killed by their captors. Highly recommended. 11/08- Skorpean
This is an emotionally depressing story about Jewish counterfeiters in a Nazi death camp during WWII. The main character does not have a lot to say, but his facial expressions and body language say it all. This movie was filmed in color, but at times everything seemed grey and subdued. It was customary Holocaust fare, but the expertise required to make counterfeit money was rather amazing. Subtitles required.
- Southern Belle 1
It has for many, many years been my belief that European filmmakers are far superior to American filmmakers when it comes to WWII movies. In terms of pure realism and genuine authenticity, they are simply much, much better at it than anyone in Hollywood has ever been. (If you want to argue this point, wait until you see Tom Cruise as a Nazi in Valkyrie). Having said that, I have mixed feelings about this effort and was left feeling somewhat disappointed given the awards and critical praise. While the story itself is infinitely interesting, and indeed one that has not been told on screen before, it simultaneously lacked any emotion whatsoever. Our lead character, who is admittedly intended to be selfish and unsympathetic, still never makes the viewer care about him in the slightest. That puts the viewer in a tough position considering the context of this story, as we really don't have anyone to root for. Stylistically it's a very interesting film, shot and edited in such a way as to make it feel very 1940s. Overall I found the story, the writing and most of the performances to be top-notch, but sadly I never became fully immersed or engaged. I think those searching for super high quality European WWII films should watch Black Book or Downfall first. One final note to those that feel they must publicly whine about their mental inability to watch moving pictures and read words at the same time. Nobody cares that you hate subtitles, so keep it to yourself!
- Photo Heathen