BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN
As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicentre of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything?
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In 1933, when Hitler attained power in Germany, the first thing he took over was the German church. He used his brute nationalism to sway the Lutheran and Catholic leadership to his way of seeing the world. Within months, Bibles and crosses disappeared from sanctuaries, replaced by copies of Mein Kampf and the ever present swastika.
One man inside the church decided that political courage was an act of faith, and to stand silent in the face of evil, was in fact, evil itself. "Bonhoeffer" is the story of that man. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A son of privilege who traded his very life to fight against Hitler and to stand in the breach to protect the lives of innocent Jews. A man whose books, many of them written in prison, have sold countless millions over the decades. A hero whose statue stands outside Westminster Abbey next to MLK, Jr.’s. A human being who decided that his life was worth trading if it meant another man could go free.
In Australian cinemas March 13
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Incredibly moving portrayal of Bonhoeffer's unwavering commitment to truth and resistance against tyranny.
A truly inspiring story.
What an amazing man.
Wonderful historical film.
Really enjoyable
Learnt a lot about the history and very moving movie
A large number of creative liberties taken with the German theologian and scholar's life. Speaks more to our own time than being an accurate representation of his life. Still, an inspiring man.
A very moving interesting film.
Interesting part of history I wasn't aware of
Exceptional performance
Brilliant movie.
A powerful story, well told.
It gave a disjointed account of what sounds to be a complex life. Poor scripting.
An inspiring testament to courage in a time of great fear and adversity. I'm glad I watched it.
Worth watching, especially in the current time of political uncertainty. Hitler was supported by the Germans, he was their leader, and we should never forget this. It takes an exceptional man, Bonhoeffer, to remain his true self till the very end.
Very interesting. Worth seeing.
Revelatory true story of a principled man. When others enthused or were cowed by Nazism, he stood up. True courage.
Brilliant, thought provoking. So relevant to our time.
A well shot and acted film providing a timely reminder of the difficulty in speaking against autocrats.
Really loved it. Well acted, directed. Great historical piece. Engrossing.