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LOVE movies about WW2, any suggestions for others not on my list?

posted 11 years ago by pro_aris_et_focis
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If anyone can recommend movies that deal with WW2 I would be eternally greatful as I enjoy these kind of movies the most. These are the only ones I have in my collection but I am ALWAYS looking for more to add to my collection!

Der Untergang (by far the BEST)
Das Boot Uncut miniseries version (on par with Der Untergang)
As Far as my Feet Will Carry Me
Joy Division
Hitlers SS Portrait in Evil
Die Brucke (2008 remake)
Napola
Der Unhold
Talvisota
The Unknown Soldier
Brest Fortress
Beast of War
Days of Glory
Katyn
The Ambush
Europa Europa
The Pianist
Defiance
Uprising
Saints and Soldiers
Saints and Soldiers Airborne Creed
Where Eagles Dare
9th Company
The Keep
La Rafle
Miracle at St. Anna
Defiance
A Woman in Berlin
Fateless
A Midnight Clear
Sophie Scholl
Valkyrie
Stauffenberg
Amen.
When Trumpets Fade
The Grey Zone
Inside the Third Reich
Speer und Er
The Counterfeiters
Winds of War miniseries
War and Remebrance miniseries
Company of Heroes
Cross of Iron
The Bunker
Conspiracy

[–] nicniewart 10 years ago

Schindler's List
The Train
Is Paris Burning?
My Generation
Kanal
(All black and white)
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Operation Daybreak (about the assassination/execution of Heydrich)
Grave of the Fireflies (superb Japanese animation)
Battle of the V1
Battle of the Bulge
The Longest Day

[–] bartf-4 10 years ago

Soldier of Orange

[–] tarigergo76 10 years ago

Perlasca: The Courage Of A Just Man
Italian-Hungarian coproduction TV-movie, it's basicaly Schindler's List in Hungary

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278017/

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

Thanks for this one!

[–] timbob-478-937623 10 years ago

Thanks for the list I'll look at some of them.

I enjoyed Flame and Citron (Flammen und Citronen, 2008), it has English subtitles, it's about the Danish resistance. I just watched it again on-line, I'd give it 9 out of 10.

This movie doesn't have any war scenes, but I'd say it's one of the greatest movies I've ever seen, again with English subtitles: The Lives of Others, IMDB rates it 8.5. MY SUGGESTION: Do not read IMDB's description or ANYTHING about it beforehand! Just watch it first. (It's about East Germany agent of the Secret Police, that's enough to pique your interest). Just watch it on my recommendation. :)

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

I have since starting this thread acquired both of those movies and they are excellent! I especially liked Das Leben der Anderen (the lives of others) as Communist DDR is very intriguing to say the least. If you have any other suggestions on those type of movies (Fuhrer Ex, Wie Feuer und Flamme are two pretty good ones) please give them! Flammen und Citronen was also a really well made film though I would not rate it as high as you did. =) Thanks for the suggestions all the same and to all that have added great titles as this list grows and grows - THANK YOU! Keep them coming!

-This threads original poster

[–] szassist 9 years ago

Where are the movies Stalingrad and The Tin Drum?

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 9 years ago

I mentioned Stalingrad on my first post I think, it's my favorite one along with Der Untergang. There's also the new Russian produced Stalingrad from 2013-2014 but I didn't like it very much except for the fact it also had Thomas Kretschmann from the 1993 version. Also a 1950's movie titled Stalingrad, Do you Dogs want to Live Forever - a West Germa production.

I've never seen The Tin Drum, I may have to check that one out...

[–] mallaverack 9 years ago

Dear pro aris et focis,
I would be a little worried if the majority of your leisure hours was consumed by watching films and documentaries related to that period in history where man's inhumanity to man reached its zenith.Hopefully you enjoy some light entertainment as well?

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 9 years ago

Have you ever been married? With children? Well if you have then you know how important any time you get to yourself is. One of the things I enjoy with my time alone is to read about history and watch documentaries or movies on certain eras in history.

I am pushing 40 years old in a year, give me a break haha ;) By the way, recommend anything? =P

[–] mallaverack 9 years ago

Situation well understood. Cannot recommend any additional titles to the large selection already suggested. As a former history teacher of many years, must admit that, documentary-wise, there seems to be little that is novel in regards to people and events of WWII and conversely, when new footage is uncovered, it is usually most absorbing. Even the recent broadcast of WWII documentaries in colour,added to my knowledge and appreciation of that time in history.Cheers.

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 9 years ago

There's been quite a few documentaries released in the last 10-15 years that are excellent. One of the more recent ones is a 6 hour doc entitled The Greatest Story Never Told - The Story Of Adolf Hitler. Though some topics the producer really reaches in 'humanizing' Adolf Hitler, most of it is really good. Mostly facts that are usually purposely 'forgotten' to be told by western historians are presented. His political accomplishments and helping to end the Great Depression, turning the economy around in Germany and getting millions back to work (albeit through re arming) etc. etc. I shall have to make another thread on a documentary page and start up a list similar to this one but of documentaries...

[–] maxman-5 9 years ago

Come and See

[–] n_na 9 years ago

Hi~ thanks for the list cos I actually craving for more ww2 movies. I just watched Suite Francaise yesterday and it's really good. Just want to compliment your list :)

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 9 years ago

Just searched Suite Francaise and that sounds like one I'd like, thanks! Just when I think I own, or at least have seen, every single movie ever made on the subject.... a new one. Cheers! My collection has grown quite a bit since that list in the first post - thanks to EVERYONE in the thread. =)

[–] tsaidak-52397 8 years ago

I don't think anyone's added Escape From Sobibor, so I'll put it here.

Great true story!

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 8 years ago

Good one, that's with Rutger Hauer right? I actually have added that one to my list since I created this thread... I REALLY enjoy his movie Soldier Of Orange. Thanks! I'm afraid I have every single movie based on WWII but then again I may not so keep them coming!