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(43) 5.3 77 min 2017 Subtitles and Closed Captions

Back to the Fatherland is a movie starring Gil Levanon, Katharina Maschek, and Dan Peled. BACK TO THE FATHERLAND is a documentary film that tells the story of young people leaving their home country to try their luck somewhere else....

Genres
Documentary
Director
Gil Levanon, Kat Rohrer
Starring
Dan Peled, Gidi Peled, Gil Levanon, Katharina Maschek

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Genres Documentary
Director Gil Levanon, Kat Rohrer
Writer Susan Korda, Anneliese Rohrer, Anneliese Rohrer
Stars Dan Peled, Gidi Peled, Gil Levanon, Katharina Maschek
Country Austria
Runtime 1 h 17 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
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Description BACK TO THE FATHERLAND is a documentary film that tells the story of young people leaving their home country to try their luck somewhere else. A common tale these days if these young women and men weren't from Israel and if they wouldn't be moving to Germany and Austria, where their families were persecuted and killed.

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35 customer reviews about «Back to the Fatherland»

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Raymond W.
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 11:02

The whole point of this film is that the person in the interview who is still alive in Iraq, is dead, and is not going to come back. This man had no regrets about the war. The subject of the film is too personal to be shown. The fear, the hopelessness, the sheer helplessness, all the war and suffering, are too personal to be told. It is better to see the film and at the end understand what the film is about.
Tyler Williams
Friday, 21 Aug 2020 15:51

After his win in the Iranian presidential elections, the Iranian president was elected President Hassan Rouhani. When we watch the film, we can see how much changed in Iran and in the world since the election. However, we will see how, in the streets and in their work, the people have not forgotten the historic victory. The film shows all aspects of Iranian society: the youth, the workplace, the women and the corruption in the system. The film was made with the cooperation of Iranian students and professors. The film is very very touching and very enlightening. You can see how hard the President Rouhani has worked during his election campaign and during the election. A great documentary that is very very good!
Vincent
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 16:59

I have just watched this for the first time and I must say, it is a documentary that is worth watching. I have not read the book by the same title (The Fatherland) I have seen a trailer for the movie, however I was not expecting this type of documentary. My mind was blown, and I agree with the sentiments expressed by the other reviewers that this film is very well done. I am not an expert on the history of Iran or of the Shah, but I thought it was really amazing how this film was able to show the real life of this person and the people that he affected, from the king to the poor villagers, it was amazing how much the Shah had to say about the world he lived in, and he was such a huge influence in the way the world viewed the whole of humanity. I was really impressed by how the film did not play up how hard the Shah was, it played up how much he actually cared for the people, and even the innocent children that he looked after and took care of. The way he spoke about his wife and the women, I thought it was very touching. I thought that the film was very well put together, I have read some of the comments on this movie, and I must say that they were correct. I have also seen the film, and I have to say that it is the greatest documentary ever made. It really moved me, and I was very moved by it.
Brittany
Sunday, 16 Aug 2020 07:22

I watched this film a couple of days ago. It was an excellent documentary on the men who sacrificed their lives on the battlefields of WWII. But, I am not familiar with the life of the men who fought in WWII. I was in college at the time of the bombings of Dresden, but I did not hear about the lives of the other American boys who died on the battlefields of World War II. This film is so important because it tells the story of a battle that should not be forgotten. The film is interesting and well-shot, and I'm sure it will be an important part of the history books. But I am not sure how to say it. There are some powerful scenes of the sacrifices made by these brave men, but there are also scenes that make me feel a little cheated. The film should have focused on the sacrifices made by the Japanese. There are some moments where the film does a good job of showing the reality of the situation in Japan and in that area. I think the film should have focused more on the Japanese as a group, rather than the men. The men made the sacrifices that the Japanese did, and it is very sad that the film did not focus more on them.
Denise L.
Friday, 14 Aug 2020 14:19

I enjoyed this documentary about how the DIA decided to develop the JFK Assassination conspiracy. It seemed to be a fairly accurate picture of the DIA thinking, although some of the questions it raises would have been better addressed by a professional historian. However, the DIA gave a few of the intelligence operatives who had worked on the investigation a free pass. It would have been interesting to hear what their opinions were, but I doubt they'd have been too happy with being "unnamed" in this case. Overall, it was a very interesting documentary, but I was left wanting more.
Rebecca G.
Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 10:15

In this movie you will see that he is a "pure" patriot. At first he is a Russian, then he is a Jew. He tries to make the Russian Church look good, and he tries to make the Jew Church look good. He doesn't get caught, he gets caught. What he did was wrong. He was careless, he was wrong. It is really scary, when a patriot feels that he's a coward. He has done wrong and he has lost. This movie really shows the situation, it really shows how this country is, what this country is, and what the state of the country is like. The movie really shows that, you don't need to be in the government, you don't need to be in a church. If you want to get in, just do it. I really like it, you will see what I mean.
Michael D.
Monday, 10 Aug 2020 00:37

When I read about it, I had no doubts it was one of the most important films to be released in Ukraine in 2016. I knew this due to the fact that the film was directed by Yuri Vasyliy, and its director was a Ukrainian, and the subject is the growing of Ukrainian nationalism in the post-Soviet era. However, I was not aware that the film was also dedicated to the importance of Fatherland and their continued military service. I have now seen the film, and it is a pretty interesting documentary about the Ukrainian military, especially their military service. The film looks at the history of Fatherland and the military service, and tries to give an accurate portrayal of this subject. However, it is not a film that you will want to watch repeatedly, but it is definitely one of the most important documentaries on the subject, and it deserves a watch. On the negative side, I didn't find the documentary very insightful. I did not get to see any of the past military service, but that's not a huge problem. I would have enjoyed seeing some of the other experiences of the Ukrainian military, so that I could really understand why so many people in Ukraine are willing to fight for their Fatherland and to die for it. It is not that the military service is "unforgivable", as some people in the documentary say, but it is just one of the biggest, most important factors that makes Ukrainian patriotism so strong, and it seems to me that the documentary only tries to portray the issue in the light that is easiest to understand. The documentary is not meant to be a documentary about the military service in the Ukraine. I think it would be better to have researched the topic a bit more. On the other hand, the documentary does give us a very clear picture of how the Ukrainian military is organized. The fact that there are many units that are far apart, some units have only one officer, and most of the other units are not only made up of soldiers, but there are also officers as well. In summary, the documentary is a fairly good documentary about the topic of Fatherland, and there is much to learn from it. As a viewer, it's a must watch, but I can't really recommend it to anyone. If you do see it, I would recommend watching the documentary on Youtube. I recommend the film to those that are interested in the topic. In my opinion, the film should have been released more widely, and if you have any doubts, give it a watch, but don't expect too much.
Christian
Friday, 07 Aug 2020 03:31

Russia is a country in which thousands of people can freely travel to other parts of the country and the same is true for Russians living in the United States. But here they must be careful not to attract attention to themselves. In Moscow, a group of taxi drivers has set up a taxi service which has a giant poster in the window and they all ride in a yellow taxi. There is also a no smoking and drinking section. This taxi is in fact a work of the City of Moscow's Ministry of Public Transport. To make it more efficient, the taxi drivers have also organized a program of walking and watching people from the road, taking pictures and trying to get a good shot of their loved ones when they are not at the cafe they are waiting to meet. All this is happening without any need for a license, nor any charge. Taxi driver Oleg Irtukhin is filmed by his friend Vitaly Kondratyev. He does not want to have the camera there himself, but he does want to share the story. The picture is a documentary shot on a mobile phone by Oleg Irtukhin in his home city. We see how he is happy with life in his home city, and we see how he feels at his job. And we see how this life changes him. He becomes bored and he misses the present and he feels lonely. He is not happy to spend his life waiting for the taxi driver program to begin, but he understands that it is a very important thing for the taxi drivers, and so he becomes a volunteer. There are other stories and how they all connected to each other. As a film it is beautiful, and the message is not just about how to live your life. We also see how people can help one another and how their lives have changed from the time they are not driving taxis. We see that life has become more productive and how the taxi drivers have formed a new family of friends and their lives have become better, better, better. We see that in the modern society there is a need for such people who are always ready to help people who need help, but do not need to be helped themselves. The film is shot in just three weeks in Moscow, and we see how the taxi drivers share their story and how they also teach each other. This documentary has the virtue of being very short, so that the audience does not have to think too much about the subject. It does not get too long, and at the end we see that we are able to be touched by the taxi drivers' story.
Sara B.
Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 19:59

The Kusturica film was made when the Soviet Union and Poland were facing a rebellion, and in which the film can be seen as a warning to the West to avoid falling into the trap of imitating communist rule. The film shows the inner workings of the secret police, the Gulag, while highlighting the misery and confusion that was the prison system under Stalin and the new regime. The main character is young boy, Sergei, who was in the Gulag for two years. He was later caught and sent to the "secret" labor camp in where he was tortured, killed and buried. The film shows his attempt to escape and discover who he is. The main character was an outsider, not wanted by the system and therefore they had to kill him. The film was shown in three versions: a 40 minute documentary, a 90 minute feature and a shortened version in which it is shown in the language of the Soviet Union.
Bobby H.
Thursday, 30 Jul 2020 13:15

What a great documentary! A brilliant tour of how the communist Soviet Union was actually a cultural utopia, as well as a great introduction to the first world war and the division between right and left, so to speak. It also shows how the Germans, the French, and the Italians were all right, but it also shows how the French, and the British were all wrong. They tried to destroy the Russian empire, and they were wrong. They did not know the meaning of history. It's very important for America to be told the truth about America's role in WW2, because many Americans may not know that. My favorite parts are the ones about the Jewish community. They did not like the idea of a Jewish state in Europe. If a Jewish state was in a country they would rebel, but in Germany they were all for it. In short, this is a great film that shows how the Germans were wrong, and the French were right. I will recommend this to all of my friends, and I'm sure it will be the most watched documentary on TV this year. 8 out of 10.
Donald Castro
Friday, 24 Jul 2020 09:44

When we read the lyrics to the song "I'm Gonna Rock Ya", we think of a cool rock band but the words are much deeper than that. This is why it's so special and very hard to find a version of it which is not a massive rip off of the song. Very important and very important to have the rights to the lyrics as a side note. And also have the rights to the song itself as a side note. The filming of this film was extremely difficult because the lyrics to this song were so obscure. The film was shot in Iran and had to change their language to Persian. So it was almost impossible to find the translation of the words of the song as we now have subtitles in our language. This was very important to get the rights to the lyrics to the song. The film was shot in Iran and it was great to have those Iranian actors who could say the words to the song. The film itself is pretty hard to find, but then again most of the films that are released by Iran are pretty difficult to find and the film is usually shot in the middle of Iran or in Iran's harsh deserts. When you watch this film, it will be very hard to believe that it is actually shot in Iran. So you will need to be very patient and very patient because you will need to watch it again and again because this is one of the most difficult films that I have ever seen. In the end, the film really has a lot of meaning and is very important to have. So watch it and appreciate the effort of those who were involved and to appreciate the rights of this song.
Marie
Thursday, 16 Jul 2020 19:28

I recently bought a copy of Puck - The True Story of the Great War. I think this documentary is one of the best of its kind I have ever seen. It shows the pure heroism and dedication to a single cause, that the movie Titanic shows the 'common people' who are willing to sacrifice everything, even their own life, for a cause that is not their own. If you want to learn about the history of the First World War, I recommend this movie.
Steven Curtis
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 21:27

In the last days of WWII, a 10 year old boy by the name of Richard Battey (voiced by Kevin Spacey) makes a point of playing the role of the Fuhrer in a series of programs about Germany and its people. This documentary follows the story of Richard and a later biographical version of the same boy by the name of Jon Favreau (voiced by Chris Pratt). The two men were friends in high school, who had a special bond. That bond was strengthened by the time they got married. However, shortly after the death of his wife, Richard was evacuated to the U.S.A. to live with his mother. During this time, he meets his girlfriend, Rachel (played by Karen Gillan) and they soon fall in love. However, as they move into their own home, Richard begins to question his past. In this documentary, we meet his mother (played by Loni Anderson), the two brothers (played by Jason Bateman and David Arquette) and his brother-in-law (played by Freddie Prinze Jr.). These people have a wide variety of emotions. They are each trying to find their own identity, while staying true to their roots. Richard has some ideas for an orchestra in the future, and they are considering a potential collaboration with one of the major institutions in Germany. The documentary goes on to tell the story of Richard's struggle with the feelings of patriotism. It also focuses on a very serious issue of separation of church and state, and the feelings of the state during this time in history. There are many humorous moments as well, with one of them being the two of them playing a game of two-dimensional chess. However, the feelings of patriotism in the audience are never mentioned. The documentary is also very interesting, not only because of the documentary itself, but also because of what the two men have to say about their parents. They are shown speaking about their parents, and they talk about the two of them being born in a different time and place. However, the two men show their loving family at the end of the film, and it is very heart-warming. Overall, this is a very interesting documentary that is very well done. It has a message about patriotism, and it touches on issues such as the war that was fought during this time period. The documentary itself is very well done, and it touches on topics such as the importance of love, faith and the work of the state and the churches. Overall, this is a very well done documentary that is well worth watching.
Eugene Carroll
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 08:43

I am a longtime fan of Kiarostami's films. While I did enjoy the brilliant Moulin Rouge, I was slightly disappointed that the movie itself was limited to the year of 1968. This, however, is not what the film is about. It is about the international friendship of two young art students, one a relatively minor player in art history and the other the principal artist of a new museum in Paris. The two share a love of art and the desire to discover the work of their idol, Gauguin, which they both feel is lost in the country. The main theme of the film is the notion that art is a common product of social, cultural and economic changes, but that it remains important to the general populace and art, at least for its own sake, has to be accessible to the masses. This, the director asserts, is the fundamental problem of contemporary art: despite the fact that it is becoming more and more global, its true essence remains to be seen by the masses, who are not aware of the elements of beauty that are still hidden in the art. The friendship of the two young men is the most fascinating aspect of the film. The parallels between their political ideologies and their art are intriguing. However, the first time I heard the title "The Painter" I was more interested in watching some art film, especially one starring an American actor. Nevertheless, it is an interesting movie, and I encourage the viewer to take the time to watch it. The real highlight of the film is the discussion between the two young men. I was very moved by the conversation, which shows the true essence of friendship. You can tell that Kiarostami loves his subjects. I believe that this is one of the main reasons for his popularity, but I also believe that this is the only reason. I do not believe that his other films are that good. I believe that his other films have their own meaning, their own purpose, and that they are highly personal. I believe that his films are the best movie I have ever seen. My opinion is strongly based on his works. When I saw another film by Kiarostami I noticed that the first and the second episodes of the film were the same. Kiarostami's films are superb.
Stephanie
Saturday, 11 Jul 2020 20:16

I have never before seen such an informative, entertaining and insightful documentary on the events in the Iran-Iraq war. I was taken to my knees by the clarity and creativity of this film. The story is compelling and the information is very well sourced and is presented with a surprising sense of realism. The documentary is not heavy handed in any sense. It is not meant to sway anyone from their beliefs but it does reveal truths that are hidden from the public eye, even in the aftermath of the war. I loved it.
Roy Patel
Saturday, 11 Jul 2020 03:02

This is an interesting documentary on the decline of the USSR. The documentary itself is not very long, but it is well worth watching. It shows many interesting facts about the Soviet Union and its people. I'm not a fan of the USSR, but I really liked this documentary. It's a good way to look at the world of the Soviet Union.
Pamela
Friday, 10 Jul 2020 12:44

In a field of great films, World War 2 is a special one, and the documentary is no exception. It shows what it was like for the American troops fighting in Europe, the people living in the camps and the Germans who had the upper hand in the country. The documentary is not a chronological one but one of a kind, and the way it's shot and edited makes it different. I especially liked the scene where the soldier who lost his leg takes a picture of his wife in a camp with other soldiers who were also having the same problems. The documentary was filmed in Germany and I had the chance to see a large part of it. The Germans in the war were not well portrayed, but I think this documentary did a good job of telling the story of the people who fought for their country and died. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it now!
Helen Jenkins
Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020 15:51

I have seen the film in a theatre, and was not moved by the material. But the film is a wonderful experience. The viewer is presented with a real history lesson of the Holocaust, and how that impact on the Jews and the Germans, and the courage and determination of the Jewish people to survive. The Holocaust was a crime of the worst kind, and those who commit such crimes must be punished. This film is an important reminder of the evil that was committed. The film is not meant to be taken as a documentary, but as a history lesson of the Holocaust, and how the Jews were forced to survive and fight back. The film is a must see for anyone who has a love of history.
Douglas
Friday, 26 Jun 2020 19:11

A great documentary, which is directed by Roland Emmerich and filmed in black and white and with only a few colors. It talks about the need to use only "good" actors, to save the funding of the project. The idea is that the American Empire is all about fighting wars, but the main concern is to give the people and the republic more "freedom" to kill each other. A great story, with great interviews. A must see.
Janice Johnston
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 20:56

I watched this movie with my 13 year old son, who is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. He liked it, but thought it was a little slow and some of the lyrics were kind of strange. I agree. The father in the movie is a very good and interesting character. He is a guy who would probably be very well-off if he lived in the USA. I think he is very patriotic and that he is very proud of his country. The father is a decent man who loves his country. He is the main character, but he is not a hero. The other characters in the movie are also good. The mother, the father, the two sons and the mother's husband all are nice, and the father's friend. They are all nice and good people. I would recommend this movie to anyone who loves Bruce Springsteen. I have not seen the concert, but I would like to. I think Bruce is a great singer, but I think his songs are not really that good. I think he should get a bigger fan base.
George H.
Friday, 19 Jun 2020 10:59

I saw this documentary at the Toronto Film Festival and it was really inspiring. What a movie! The concept of this film is that everyone should know what has been happening in their countries during the past 10 years. We, as a culture, have become a nation of people who have forgotten who we are, and are only focused on what is happening in the Middle East, and have forgotten the things that actually matter, like the people and their communities. The documentary is filled with all kinds of facts about the events that have happened in Iraq. I was really impressed with this documentary because of how well it was organized, and because of how passionate it was about the issues. In a country like Iraq where it's incredibly difficult to get to school and have a chance to do anything, it's really important to know that these events in Iraq have been happening for the past 10 years. These events are connected to the Middle East. There are two ways to look at this: the people in Iraq are suffering from these events because of the people that are living there, and the people in Iraq are suffering because of the problems that are happening to them. The documentary gave me a new perspective of how important these events are to the people of Iraq, and how important it is to know what is happening in the Middle East. I think this documentary shows that it's important to know the facts, and to do research to get a better understanding of what is happening to our own country.
Rose Castillo
Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 05:09

"The Fatherland" is the seventh in a trilogy that also includes "Saving Private Ryan" and "Saving Private Ryan: The Making". After "Saving Private Ryan" they did not direct another film together for over a decade. This film was directed by Tony Kushner and the cinematography is the work of Hans Zimmer. The director used a fairly interesting plot, based around the same group of soldiers during the first World War as the first two films. However this time they followed a group of soldiers from the beginning of the war and never once showed the part where they were in France. They show a lot of bloodshed and bloodshed and we never get to know why. The first act is good but is basically a very slow film, during the first act we see soldiers practicing in the woods and talking about war. Then the second act is good, but it is basically the same as the first, no action, no dialogue, no "enemy in the woods" section. The third act is good, I do not like war films and am not into war documentaries, but I was impressed with how the director used sound to create a world in which we can be immersed in. I think the third act was good because it was about war, we see the brutality of the war, and the bloodshed, and the deaths of the soldiers and how the survivors are changed by the war. However it is a long film, the entire film lasts almost 2 hours. I am not against long films, but I do not like documentaries that go on forever, but it felt like a lot of the documentaries were extended versions of the first two films, and because of this I found myself annoyed with the directors too many, if they had not directed a third film, I would have found this film tedious, and boring.
Laura
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 21:38

While this is a nice movie that shows the relative power of men over women, I can't help but think it might have been a better movie if it focused more on the male role. This movie did not focus on women as much as men. It was only focused on men, and the women in the movie were really women, so that worked well. The best part of the movie was the energy, attitude, and humor of the men. As a man, I found the humor refreshing. When the men make a joke about a woman's head, it is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. While men are men and they are funny, I think women would enjoy this movie more. It is an entertaining movie, but I would have liked it to be a bit more focused on the men. Overall, I would give this movie a B. The acting was superb, the film was well-done, and the plot was interesting, but I think it would have been a better movie if the focus was more on the men.
Brittany Owens
Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 22:25

It's quite evident that the interviews, made with the help of the participants of the documentary, are quite honest, and very revealing. Apart from that, the film is interesting. There are few questions that are never satisfactorily answered. And if you like the subject, I recommend watching the film, and thinking about it afterward.
Deborah Douglas
Monday, 01 Jun 2020 03:15

I'm a U.S. citizen who lives in Germany. I've been to the U.S. many times and I have never seen a movie like this one. It is absolutely fantastic. The picture quality is very good. The story is also very good. It shows the history of the German-American relationship, the hardships that the Germans suffered during World War II and the ways that they dealt with it. This is a very important part of the history. The acting is also very good. This is a movie that should be shown to every American citizen. It is a must-see movie.
Grace Lynch
Saturday, 23 May 2020 18:56

I'm a huge fan of Ron Paul, and was excited to see this documentary. It's a very good documentary, I recommend it to everyone. The truth is that Ron Paul has done an amazing job, and he is a brilliant politician. I think that this documentary is a great example of a good documentary. The documentary is worth watching. The main thing I liked was the way they use the various Ron Paul documentaries. They have all these different interviews with Ron Paul and other people who know about Ron Paul. They use them to make the documentary. It's a great way to get a lot of information. It's also a great way to show the world about Ron Paul and his ideas. I think that Ron Paul is the most important person in the world right now, and the way he is getting the word out is fantastic. I would recommend this documentary to everyone.
Billy Hansen
Saturday, 16 May 2020 04:28

This is the most important documentary ever made about the Holocaust. It is a good and gripping story of an ordinary family living in a Nazi-occupied ghetto. The children are not allowed to play, the father is sent away, the mother is punished by the Gestapo and the children are not allowed to go to school. When they escape they are forced to go back to the ghetto. There is a great deal of drama and drama is portrayed very well. It is an excellent documentary that shows the horrible conditions of the ghetto and how the people of the ghetto were treated. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants to know what it was like to live in a Nazi-occupied ghetto. The children are portrayed very well and the story is told in an emotional and convincing way. This is the best documentary ever made about the Holocaust.
Nathan Carr
Thursday, 14 May 2020 15:04

I have to say that this is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. It is definitely not for the squeamish, but it is very real. It is very insightful and very well done. It is also very entertaining. I enjoyed it. This is definitely not a film for everyone. I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys history. It is definitely a must see for anyone who has a deep interest in the history of the Soviet Union. I would say this is a very interesting and entertaining documentary. It is very informative and very well done. I think that it is a must see.
Roy Henry
Tuesday, 12 May 2020 00:18

This documentary is not a slam-dunk as a movie but it is certainly worth a watch. The film follows the family of a Russian refugee who is now living in Berlin and is trying to come to terms with his past. We meet the father and the mother and the children and hear their stories and discuss their concerns about the father. We hear from the Russian immigrant, the Russian family and the German women who are supporting the family and their struggles to integrate into the German society. The film ends on a note of hope for the future. It is a story about the father's effort to come to terms with his past and the family's efforts to find a better life in Germany. It is also a story about the father's struggle to get the help he needs from the German government. The film is an interesting look at the difficulties and difficulties of integration into a new country and the difficulties of coping with the past.
Frank N.
Friday, 24 Apr 2020 03:51

I really enjoy reading this sort of stuff, but this film makes me shake my head. It is almost a commentary on the way Westerners see the world, as the narrator does, and even his recollections of the 20th century seem to fall a bit out of sync with the rest of the documentary. The vignettes of "the great Russian artist" paint a rather distorted picture of the artist who was no more than a rock star. The documentary tells the story of the artist as a solitary artist, but in his youth he was a talented and ambitious writer, who was just caught up in the excitement of the Soviet Union. He's been silent about his time in the USSR, and there seems to be an assumption that his childhood and youth were pretty ordinary, so it's difficult to see how he can be seen as a "true" artist. I'm not sure that this is a fair criticism of his life, but it's one that has been used in the past to denigrate Russian artists. This film is not the sort of film to help that understanding. I found it a bit upsetting that the narrator, who is himself a Russian, is so open about his country, and it may be an attempt to show that he doesn't know much about it. I would have liked to see a more scholarly approach to the Russian artist than this documentary suggests. And I am reminded of the old saying that a painting is a painting, a human being is a human being, and a good documentary is a good documentary. I don't think the documentary had to be a documentary. I think it could have been an art film that was completely free from the social conventions of the era in which it was made. It could have been a film about the Soviet Union, or about the Russian artist, or about the people who lived in the Soviet Union. I don't know.
Madison Freeman
Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 09:47

I'm a big fan of "The Fatherland", but after watching this documentary, I have a newfound respect for it. I have not seen the original film, but the documentary is very clear and concise. It's a great example of how we can see the things we wish to see, but sometimes have to be content with the way things are. This documentary is a must-see for anyone who has a passion for history. It is a documentary that I can recommend to anyone.
Cheryl
Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 09:22

I found this documentary to be very moving and informative. It was one of the few documentaries that I had seen that was actually about a man who had a history of drug addiction. He was at the bottom of the totem pole, which was both depressing and fascinating. He was a great guy, and his story is a great example of why we need to keep talking about drugs. He was a wonderful example of what happens when we don't talk about drugs. He was the most honest person I've ever seen in this type of documentary. I have never seen anyone who was so honest. It's amazing how many people are willing to be open about this type of drug addiction. I found it to be a very interesting documentary that really helps show the importance of getting help and showing people that they can't control their own lives.
Martha Ray
Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 08:55

This is a well-made documentary about the history of the Soviet Union, and the reasons for the collapse of the communist regime. It is a bit too long for my taste, and not all of the interviews are entirely truthful. It is, however, a must-see for anyone who is interested in the history of the Soviet Union, or in the politics of the USSR. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to know what happened in the Soviet Union, and why it collapsed. It is a great movie, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Ruth
Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 08:42

This is a fantastic documentary about the Russian Revolution. It's interesting to see how the Bolsheviks came to power, and what kind of a society they created. It also shows how the Bolsheviks really wanted to destroy capitalism, and how they did succeed. You also see how people were killed for saying the wrong things, and how the Red Army made things much worse. It's very well done, and very inspiring. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to know about the Bolshevik Revolution.
Wayne
Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 05:44

This film is a documentary about the history of the German government during World War II, with the Hitler era and the post-war years. It is quite interesting to see the development of the Nazi ideology in the Nazi party, and the rise of Hitler and the Nazi movement. It is a great historical film, but I am not sure it is the best way to understand the history of Germany during the Nazi era. The Nazi party used this film to try to create a propaganda campaign, and to use this film as a historical document, as it was a good documentary but not a very good documentary. But, the documentary was a good documentary, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the history of Germany during the Nazi era. It is an interesting documentary that you will definitely want to watch, and you will probably want to read the book about it. I give this film an 8 out of 10.
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