MovieChat Forums > Der Hauptmann (2018) Discussion > so i guess the last scene...

so i guess the last scene...


was a warning about the rise of Neo-Nazism in Germany?

reply

This movie is based on a true story, the court ruling was not made up.
Delusional ideas of striking back, somehow, sometimes, using yet another wunderwaffe were not uncommon during the last months of the war.


If you found this scene unsettling, try "Murer - Anatomy of a Trial".

The ending of "Look Who's Back" is a direct message to Neo-Nazism in Germany, if you're looking for one ;)

reply

the last was in modern day germany.

reply

The last one was in a German court in 1945, then a text describes how he got captured by the British, put on trial and got executed.

Did I miss a post-credits scene?

reply

post credits

reply

You're right, during the credits, they show him patrolling in modern day Germany. I'd interpret it as a demonstration of what a small group of determined people in uniforms can do. Would fit the general message about the corruption of power.

As a nod to modern day movements - it's not just any random German city, it's Görlitz in Saxony - the subtext is undeniably there.

reply

The modern day end titles scene spoiled it a little for me, even though the story was over it looked a bit comedic and took away from the seriousness of the movie.

reply

i thought the same thing.

reply

Just watched the movie and I agree. That last scene turned a biting, cynical movie into a Saturday Night Live sketch and suggested the important lessons of the real life story were nothing but farce

reply