If you’ve only seen the parodies, watch the real thing. It’s devastating. It’s essential.
Here’s a concise social media post about the 2004 film Downfall ( Der Untergang ). You can use it on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Letterboxd. downfall -2004-
The most chilling scene in Downfall (2004) isn’t the bunker meltdown. It’s Hitler, after learning his ordered counterattack never happened, sitting in silence. Fingers trembling. Eyes hollow. Bruno Ganz disappears into the role so completely that you almost forget you’re watching an actor. If you’ve only seen the parodies, watch the real thing