A look at the last six days of sophie scholl s life. Drawing on interviews with survivors and transcripts that had remained hidden in east german archives until 1990. It is based on the true story of the white rose antinazi resistance group. Marc rothemunds sophie scholl the final days is a riveting portrait of a young woman. The final days tells the true story of a 21yearold german woman who, in 1943, dared to rebel against her naziled government and paid the ultimate price. Sophie scholl, a young student in the group white rose, is arrested as well as. She was found guilty of high treason by the peoples court and executed the same day, 22 february 1943. The movie of the week for february 25 through march 3 is sophie scholl.
Watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand against the nazi regime at the height of its power during. It is about the last days in the life of sophie scholl, a 21yearold member of the anti nazi nonviolent student resistance group the white rose, part of the. White rose exhibited not a rash act but a normal human impulse to protect. Sophie scholl the final days is a 2005 german historical drama film directed by marc rothemund and written by fred breinersdorfer. I heard its just another overdramatized hippy german wwii movie, so i decided to ask here before i go see it. Sophie scholl is the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. The final days 2005 first, once you can rate this movie. Sophie scholl stars julia jentsch in a luminous performance as the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose.
It is about the last days in the life of sophie scholl, a 21yearold member of the antinazi nonviolent student resistance group the white rose, part of the german resistance movement. The story of sophie scholl and the white rose revolt against hitler. Armed with longburied historical records of her incarceration, director marc rothemund expertly recreates the last six days of sophie scholls life. The final days 2005, which is available to digitally rent on amazon. The year is 1943 and adolf hitlers devastating march. A dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the german world war ii antinazi resistance movement, the white rose. It was nominated for oscar as well as wining the bavarian film award and many others 11. Jan 04, 2018 sophie scholl the final days 2005 dvd.
The film also won two silver bears for best director and best actress at the 2005 berlin international. How accurate is the depiction of the white rose in the film. The film was presented at the 55th berlin international film. The final days dvd thomas m, 02262008 an inspirational, thought provoking, moving and heart renching movie. Nazis executed sophie scholl 74 years ago this week. The final days 2005 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment.
A look at the last six days of sophie scholls life. Academy award nominee for best foreign language film of 2005. Filmmaker marc rothemund utilizes longburied historical records to reconstruct the last six days in the life of renowned german antinazi activist sophie scholl julia jentsch in an academy awardnominated feature that earned star julia jentsch a best actress award at both the 2005 lolas and the 2005 berlin international film festival. Aug 05, 2005 sophie is a believing catholic, so she finds some sustenance in prayer, and reassurance from the priest who blesses and tells her that god is with her just before her execution. The film sophie scholl the final days, which was released in 2005 is based upon the white rose and was directed by marc rothemunde.
Sophie scholl the final days is of accurate history of the brave last days of sophie scholl, who at 21, was accused guilty of high treason by distributing antinazi paraphernalia at the university. Sophie scholl the final days dvd, 2006 for sale online. Sophie scholl the last days 2005 so what do you people think of this movie. Sophie scholl stars julia jentsch of recent cult fave the edukators in a luminous performance as the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. Last stanza in the life of germanys most famous antinazi heroine gets a cleanly directed retelling in sophie scholl. National catholic register marc rothemunds sophie scholl the final days is a riveting portrait of a young woman of formidable intellect, dogged selfpossession, and excruciatingly steady nerves at 21, sophia magdalena scholl julia jentsch is old enough to have outgrown the brash overconfidence of immaturity, but not yet.
Some believe that the films claustrophobic intensity and emotional punch certainly deserved to be cheered12. How accurate is the depiction of the white rose in the. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to her comrades, her cross. Watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand.
Drawing on interviews with survivors and transcripts that had remained hidden in east german archives until 1990, it was nominated for an academy award for best. The final days 2005 starring julia jentsch and fabian hinrichs on dvd and bluray. Will challenge and inspire you as you watch the true story of sophie and her brother and how they stood for what was right and paid with their own lives for it. If you feel that last sentence just ruined the whole movie for you, sorrybut the title leaves little room for doubt, and youre best warned now that the ending will be anything but happy. If you feel that last sentence just ruined the whole movie for you, sorrybut the title leaves little room for doubt, and youre best warned now that the ending.
The white rose were active in munich from june 1942 until february 1943, when six of their most prominent members were arrested and executed. The white rose were active in munich from june 1942 until february 1943, when six of their most. Feb 15, 2017 watch this true story based on the courage of sophie, her brother hans, and their friend cristoph who had the faith and fortitude to stand against the nazi regime at the height of its power during. Dec 31, 2019 a dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the german world war ii antinazi resistance movement, the white rose. At 21, sophia magdalena scholl julia jentsch is old enough to have outgrown. White rose exhibited not a rash act but a normal human impulse to.
A dramatization of the final days of sophie scholl, one of the most famous members of the. The ones who should be highlighted every february 22nd are the ones who watched from the sidelines. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film recreates the last six days of sophie scholl s life. Sophie scholl the final days is a 2005 german film by director marc rothemund and. An ace performance by 26yearold julia jentsch gives pic a. With julia jentsch, fabian hinrichs, alexander held, johanna gastdorf. Paul scofields thomas more in a man for all seasons is one. The final days 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The final days 2005 is a good movie, but it can be is a bad movie.
White rose is formidable but in a sense quite ordinary. Julia jentsch, fabian hinrichs, alexander held, johanna gastdorf, andre. National catholic register marc rothemunds sophie scholl the final days is a riveting portrait of a young woman of formidable intellect, dogged selfpossession, and excruciatingly steady nerves. The final days is the true story of germanys most famous antinazi heroine, an activist of the underground student resistance group, the white rose. Feb 25, 2017 nazis executed sophie scholl 74 years ago this week.
This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. The final days dvd, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. Sophie is a believing catholic, so she finds some sustenance in prayer, and reassurance from the priest who blesses and tells her that god is with her just before her execution. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film recreates the last six days of sophie scholls life. Always remember dont trust the opinion of sophie scholl. Sophie and hans were members of white rose, a passive resistance. In 1943, one young woman stood up to the nazis, her courage made her a legend, this is her story. In this germanmade movie, julia jentsch plays the role of a valiant 21yearold hero. Armed with longburied historical records of her incarceration, director marc rothemund expertly recreates the last six days of sophie scholl s life.
544 1508 387 169 227 1672 974 134 764 931 950 916 526 624 753 462 488 915 350 1583 71 1540 1101 549 1098 1503 1166 336 1016 1411 811 1084 620 150 440 741 1319