The rise of National Socialism in prewar Germany divides family and friends, as each must choose sides according to personal convictions. [ The Mortal Storm credits: Dir: Frank Borzage/ Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young/ 100 min/ Drama/ Power Worship, Individualism, Anti-Socialism] “When this film was released in 1940, Hitler was so offended by it that he … [Read more...]
Queen Christina (1933)
The queen of Sweden gives up throne, wealth, and power for love and personal freedom. [ Queen Christina credits: Dir: Rouben Mamoulian/ Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith/ 100 min/ Drama, Romance/ Individualism, Anti-War] "This film not only has an anti-self-sacrifice message but also an antiwar, pro-tolerance one...It’s a message Germany could have used at the … [Read more...]