The film is full of ironic statements and double meanings which can be taken to apply to Hitler's fascist regime: Especially a scene in which an informer (Denunziant) is branded as an especially low creature. All this makes the film very enjoyable today.
Reviews
3 Reviews
A brilliant film about freedom vs. totalitarianism.
28 November 2001
With the backdrop of late 1930's Europe and the threat of totalitarianism this film presents a parabel about freedom, where it begins, where it ends, and where the power of the state begins. I saw this about ten years ago and am now reading the book, By C.F. Ramuz, French-Swiss author, which I believe came out in 1933 and is based on an actual set of circumstances or legend out of 19th century Switzerland.
Skeleton of Mrs. Morales
(1960)
The director/writer had one brilliantly mad sense of humor.
2 November 2001
This film is charmingly macabre, about a taxidermist with a sincere love and lust for life, and his terrible antithesis of a wife. The performances are absolutely convincing, and the pompous catholic padre is unforgettable during the confession at the end, as is the lead character. The attention to detail makes it a pleasure to watch this film again and again.
Tell Your Friends