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Sophie Scholl |  | Director: Marc Rothemund
Actors: Julia Jentsch, Gerald Alexander Held, Fabian Hinrichs, Johanna Gastdorf, Andre Hennicke
Studio: Zeitgeist Films
Category: Movie
Buy New: $2.99
as of 3/10/2010 19:18 CST details
Seller: Amazon Video On Demand
Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 1933
Genre: Art House
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 116 Minutes
ASIN: B0024UJ9HE
Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2005
Release Date: December 13, 2009
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| Synopsis:
The Final Days is the true story of Germany's most famous anti-Nazi heroine brought to life. Sophie Scholl is the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, The White Rose. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film re-creates the last six days of Sophie Scholl's life: a journey from arrest to interrogation, trial and sentence in 1943 Munich. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to her comrades, her cross-examination by the Gestapo quickly escalates into a searing test of wills as Scholl delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility that is both haunting and timeless. |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Only For Historical Buffs February 14, 2010
Willy D. Reviewer (San Francisco,CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like minor footnotes in history, then this film is for you.
Yes, there was student resistance to the Nazis, and yes the Nazis stepped on them very brutally. Sophie Scholl was a "hero" of the resistance and the film is interesting from a historical perspective.
Do not, I repeat, do not watch the interview with "Sophie Scholl" actress Julia Jentsch. She is clueless and she debases the memory of Sophie Scholl by laughing off set before being called to do the climactic final scene in poor Sophie's life.
 "I'd do the same again." January 13, 2010
z hayes (plano,texas)
These are the words spoken by Julia Jentsch in her portrayal of Sophie Scholl, a 21-year-old Munich university student who together with her brother Hans and a couple of other students were also members of the White Rose, an anti-Nazi movement devoted to increasing people's consciousness about the evils of the Nazi regime (they printed anti-Nazi pamphlets to be distributed to the public). The movie focuses on her arrest, interrogation and eventual execution by the Nazis over the course of five days (this is not a spoiler since the title itself reveals her fate). This movie, directed by Marc Rothemund is compelling not only because of the luminous and credible portrayal of Sophie by Ms. Jentsch, but also because the inspiration for the movie is drawn from actual Nazi transcripts (which had been inaccessible for the longest time as they were held by East Germany) of the interrogation and trial, lending the production credibility and a high element of realism.
The movie's highlight is mainly the intellectually-charged conversations between Sophie and her Nazi interrogator, Robert Mohr (Alexander Held) who is a staunch Nazi and determined to tear down Sophie's defenses and get her to reveal the truth about her and the others' subversive activities. Over a period of time however, he comes to realize that Sophie possesses an inner resilience and an indomitable spirit rare for one so young. In a fit of frustration, Mohr asks Sophie, "You're so gifted. Why don't you think and feel like us?" At some point, Sophie says, "You have the wrong world view, not me." Her absolute conviction, rooted in her own Christian beliefs shines through not just in her altercations with Mohr, but in her conversations with her cellmate, and also in her prayers.
The movie is basically in three parts - the distribution of the pamphlets which lead to the arrest of Sophie and her peers, the interrogation which takes up most of the movie, and the trial leading up to the execution. The trial sees the judge Roland Freisler (played by Andre Hennicke) showering abuse upon the three accused - Sophie, her brother Hans, and fellow White Rose conspirator Christoph Probst. Freisler presides over the show trial, acting not just as a judge, but prosecutor and jury, and his vocal outbursts reminded me of Joseph Goebbels' fiery speeches, denouncing those who did not subscribe to the principles of the Third Reich. Despite these outbursts, Sophie maintains her composure and her parting words in court are memorable indeed, a verdict delivered by an innocent upon the wicked. This is a movie about a remarkable young woman, one who dared to stand up against an evil regime, at the cost of her own life - and who reflected a courageous and spiritual calmness till her final moments. Another film which touches on the subject is The White Rose [VHS starring Lena Stolze as Sophie Scholl.
Riveting! November 27, 2009
J. Hagg
This superbly acted, very touching movie won many film awards, which in my opinion it very highly deserves. It is about a very courageous brother and sister who finally are killed because of handing out pamphlets at the university they attend in Munich, which expose the Nazi agenda and atrocities. The message in these pamphlets is later used to inform people about the Nazi agenda in a way that turns popular opinion against them. Do yourself a favor and see this move. Be prepared to be deeply touch and challenged. The question it left me with is, "Would I be willing to give my life for my cherished beliefs?"
Powerful movie November 10, 2009
D. J. Nardi (Washington, DC)
If you want a movie that will shock your senses, Sophie Scholl - The Final Days is it. Based on the true story of Sophie Scholl, this movie has amazing cinematography and acting. The color patterns are jarring, with the overpowering red symbolizing the evil of Nazism. The finale is extremely powerful, a trial scene in a Nazi people's court. It shows the stark inhumanity of the Nazi regime in a truly personal way.
Hail Sophie! - The conscience of Germany October 21, 2009
Sexy Bachelor (Singapore)
If only there were/are more German girls like these! This sad, inspiring true story tells of a courgeous martyr who stood up to the might of the Nazis in the Second World War.
If you want to see what true courage and beauty is, Sophie Scholl is one excellent example!
Rest in peace, Sophie! You'll always be admired and fondly remembered!
Hail Sophie!
Hail Sophie!
Hail Sophie!
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Saint Philomena: Powerful With God
Saint Joan of Arc
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