Amen (Der
Stellvertreter) (2002)
The 1080p versions of this movie on the market do not offer
the German audio that the original DVD version did.
This
great added
feature offers an enhanced experience in absorbing the material more
richly perhaps
with the added benefit of hearing the audio spoken in the languages of the main
characters concerned.
This movie shows that there were objections raised to the atrocities at the
death camps, -
such objections coming from good German men such as the main character of this
movie.
It also shows similar raising of conscience on the part of Italians such as the
Catholic
priest featured in the movie too.
There is a suggestion that the Church could have been more involved in
expressing their
horror as to what was going on to so many people in their communities , however
that will
remain a controversial view I believe for most of the faithful to whom the story
is told.
Most would have feared reprisals at the time no doubt and so did all they could
perhaps.
Some controversial views in any event are expressed by Church officials in this
brave movie.
Michael Rizzo Chessman
(moviesbyrizzo)
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