Sophie Scholl: The Final Days[powerful example of faith and courage in the face of great evil]

WORLD ^ | 3/25/06 | Andrew Coffin

[T'wit]

What have the MSM critics said about "Sophie Scholl, the Final Days"?

[T'wit]

Christianity Today review

The reviewer makes the interesting point that the film does not exaggerate the evil character of Mohr, the Gestapo interrogator, in order to make Sophie look holier by comparison. On the contrary, Mohr is portrayed as a man of conviction himself, with a good mind, who spars with Sophie at the level of ideas and comes to respect her moral clarity and strength. At the end, Mohr's face looks stricken as he realizes that the Scholls and Probst -- the kind of young people who are the hope for Germany's future -- are doomed to immediate execution.

I gather that Mohr's notes on the interviews, preserved in East Germany, are a primary source for histories of the White Rose and for the movie. (There are two earlier films about the White Rose.)

[T'wit]

In history, as in the movie, the Nazi brass admired the courage with which the three students, especially Sophie, faced their accusers and their fate. Sophie's last words, before she was led from her cell, began, "It is such a splendid sunny day, and I have to go...."

Ultimately, seven members of The White Rose were executed and others were harshly punished.

[eleni121]

Dolly---and Caleb!!

Thanks so much for pinging me on this film! Because of you I will see it tomorrow.

[eleni121]

For history buffs and all others who need to see film making at its best I am letting people know in the Western NY area that this moving and memorable film is playing at the following theater for a week:

Dipson Eastern Hills Cinema 3
4545 Transit Road,
Williamsville, NY - 14221
716-632-1081

Movie Showtimes
(Bargain prices shown in parenthesis) Details
Sophie Scholl - The Final Days
(NOT RATED)
1 hour 57 minutes Today - Apr 20: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Fri - Apr 21: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Sat - Apr 22: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Sun - Apr 23: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Mon - Apr 24: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Tue - Apr 25: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Wed - Apr 26: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
Thu - Apr 27: (1:30, 4:00), 7:00, 9:30
n/a

[eleni121]

Dolly--- do it! There are truly wonderful films that are being made but need more exposure.

Your weekly thread would focus on the excellent films out there. People in genreal - but more importantly the insightful Freepers could share their awareness and information so that some are not so quick to dismiss sll movies.

We cannot let the scummy liberals hold a monopoly on filmmaking and film criticism.

[The Mayor]

Thank you.

[eleni121]

HI Mayor---How are things cooking on the homefront? It seems that WNY (and generally NY) is getting kookier and kookier.

Is NYS headed for a total meltdown?

[The Mayor]

I think so, I really do. This newest budget of 115 billion, Pataxi vetoes, Bruno and Silver have the votes to over ride but Pataki has Constitutional standing and it will most likely end up in court..

Top news articled has NY losing more population than any other state...

It's nuts..

[DollyCali]

OKAY! will do... interested in being CO-hostess?

I am really covered up next few days.. maybe NEXT weekend.. the 28/29th?

[eleni121]

I'd love to Dolly. Let's talk later this week. Can you freepmail me if you don't mind and we can set something up?

[DollyCali]

yes, I am pretty covered until next Thursday actually (and then busy but just a little more breathing room)

I was thinking of a once a week post.. Maybe Monday (review of new stuff) or Thursday(upcoming).. can also include oldies, star talk etc. People could continue on the thread all week ... come & go..

have a nice weekend !