The picture is correctly based on actual events , set in 1940, Germany , dealing with a marriage, Otto and Anna Quangel : Brendan Gleeson-Emma Thompson who resist everyday life , while living in the heart of terror . After death his son in the line of duty, they carry out a particular resistance against the ominous Nazi regime by hand-writing cards denouncing Hitler and his government . Along the way they are mercilessly pursued by a stubborn police inspector: Daniel Bruhl who is really decided to track down the leafleteer and being supervised by a nasty villain Gestapo officer : Mikael Persbrandt who will stop at nothing to find them and at whatever means . The mission is the Message . The truth was their resistance .
Excting and thrilling movie based on the novel titled "Every Man Dies Alone" written by Hans Fallada and inspired by a true story . In fact , the author Fallada took Gestapo files in Berlín to which he was given access to develop the fascinating and attractive story. Depicting the Nazi time from a German sight point with lonely people facing off the heinous rule expanded throughout Germany and Europe . As a marriage rebels against Nazi injustice , as Otto drafted leaflets or cards , the first protest of its kind , as he scattered along the streets and buildings , similar to brothers Sophie and Hans Scholl , happenings described in "Sophie Scholl : The Final Days" 2005 starred by Julia Jentsch , concerning one of the most famous members of the German Wold War II anti-Nazi resistance movement , The White Rose . This "Alone in Berlín" 2016 is excellently played by a great plethora of actors , outstanding the starring couple , Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson , giving terrific performances . Along with Daniel Bruhl as the obstinate Police Inspector relentlessly chasing the leafleteer and Mikael Persbrandt as the typical brutal Nazi .
It contains an evocative and colorful cinematography by Christopher Beaucarne , being shot on location in Berlín, of course . Equally , a sensitive and adequate musical score by Alexandre Desplat . This riveting motion picture was competently directed by the famous French actor Vincent Pérez. He has played a lot of notorious films and directed a few acceptable movies, such as : "The Secret" , "Once Upon an Angel" and this "Alone in Berlín" at his best . Rating : 7/10 , notable . Better than average . The flick will appeal to Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson fans, as well as Nazi theme enthusiasts. Worthwhile watching .
Excting and thrilling movie based on the novel titled "Every Man Dies Alone" written by Hans Fallada and inspired by a true story . In fact , the author Fallada took Gestapo files in Berlín to which he was given access to develop the fascinating and attractive story. Depicting the Nazi time from a German sight point with lonely people facing off the heinous rule expanded throughout Germany and Europe . As a marriage rebels against Nazi injustice , as Otto drafted leaflets or cards , the first protest of its kind , as he scattered along the streets and buildings , similar to brothers Sophie and Hans Scholl , happenings described in "Sophie Scholl : The Final Days" 2005 starred by Julia Jentsch , concerning one of the most famous members of the German Wold War II anti-Nazi resistance movement , The White Rose . This "Alone in Berlín" 2016 is excellently played by a great plethora of actors , outstanding the starring couple , Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson , giving terrific performances . Along with Daniel Bruhl as the obstinate Police Inspector relentlessly chasing the leafleteer and Mikael Persbrandt as the typical brutal Nazi .
It contains an evocative and colorful cinematography by Christopher Beaucarne , being shot on location in Berlín, of course . Equally , a sensitive and adequate musical score by Alexandre Desplat . This riveting motion picture was competently directed by the famous French actor Vincent Pérez. He has played a lot of notorious films and directed a few acceptable movies, such as : "The Secret" , "Once Upon an Angel" and this "Alone in Berlín" at his best . Rating : 7/10 , notable . Better than average . The flick will appeal to Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson fans, as well as Nazi theme enthusiasts. Worthwhile watching .