Films/DVD Asylum

Victor: about German films--- and their "coldness." Really, I don't

98.232.224.41

tinear

A

know about that. Take Michael Haneke, arguably the most celebrated recent German director. His latest film, "Amour" is an emotional roller-coaster, a 3-hankie film. I know you'd disagree, but "The White Ribbon" also has quite a lot of "soul:" the loving relationship of the teacher w/the shy young woman (her parents are terrifically portrayed, too); the violent, though well-meaning, father.
And how does one lump together such directors:
Wenders
Schlondorff
Fassbinder
Herzog
Ophuls
Pabst
Edel
Wilder
von Sternberg
Lang
Petersen
Murnau
Staudte?
Something for everyone in that list.
"Run, Lola Run!"
"Downfall"
"The Baader-Meinhoff Complex"
And many, many other modern German films I found not one bit "cold."
Anyhow, to each his own...

Follow Ups:

RE: Victor: about German films--- and their "coldness." Really, I don't - patrickU 05:34:16 09/03/14 (0)
The White ribbon you saw?
RE: Victor: about German films--- and their "coldness." Really, I don't - Victor Khomenko 07:35:00 09/01/14 (3)
Well, what can I say? It is a personal impression, but a strong one.

I might go even further and say that I in general do not like German culture - its architecture, music, literature and cinema. I realize the greatness of some of it, but also see its roots which I don't like. Does Holocaust have something to do with it? Perhaps, and if it does, it is also a reality.
- Do the purges of Stalin make you hate Russian culture? The 250-year American genocide - tinear 08:24:59 09/01/14 (2)
  against the Native-Americans? The equally long history of slavery?
  The Chinese purges?
  The Japanese invasions of China and Korea and the attack on Pearl Harbor leading to so many US deaths?
  - Don't twist my words. I did not say "hate" - Victor Khomenko 09:03:23 09/01/14 (1)
    But yes, I strongly dislike the Russian culture for what it did back then, and for what it is doing now.
    
    We are not talking about the Russians, however. We all are free to have particular reservations. You can definitely have yours.
    - I take the long view. With the wrong system, men as a group are capable of - tinear 20:50:29 09/05/14 (0)
      bestiality.
Modern German movies really do like to turn the 'Bresson' dial to 11 - Doug Flynn 06:43:17 09/01/14 (9)
.

Edits: 02/27/18
- Some of the most popular German films aren't laugh tests, I grant. - tinear 08:28:25 09/01/14 (0)
  But American markets only get a limited number--- and Haneke is the most well-known to the art film crowd, these days.
  - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:German_comedy_films (Open in New Window)
- Good one! :-) - Victor Khomenko 07:32:10 09/01/14 (7)
  That sinister smile of a Gestapo officer.
  - Admit it, Tarr is darker than any German! - tinear 08:29:19 09/01/14 (6)
    Tarr on my Kuro is dark hole, indeed.
    - Again... I did not say "dark" with respect to the German films - Victor Khomenko 09:04:24 09/01/14 (5)
      I would more readily use that term with respect to the Russian ones.
      - Okay, so take a moment and explain the difference between "cold" and "dark." In film. nt - tinear 10:20:57 09/02/14 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Again... I did not say "dark" with respect to the German films posted by Victor Khomenko on September 01, 2014 at 09:04:24
        
        d
        
        Cold is detached - Victor Khomenko 13:36:15 09/02/14 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Okay, so take a moment and explain the difference between "cold" and "dark." In film. nt posted by tinear on September 02, 2014 at 10:20:57
        
        Generally showing little or no emotions.
        
        Dark has more to do with the subject matter, full of the sense of glum... but usually portrayed the strong emotions... for instance, that film, Siberia, Monamour, is very dark, there is very little hope for anyone in it... but the emotions run strong.
        
        Again with the Siberia, already! I am dying to see that film, but the wife's - tinear 07:54:37 09/03/14 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Cold is detached posted by Victor Khomenko on September 02, 2014 at 13:36:15
        
        Russian, alas, isn't up to it�
        
        Just pay me the going Hollywood rate for translation! - Victor Khomenko 08:03:15 09/03/14 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Again with the Siberia, already! I am dying to see that film, but the wife's posted by tinear on September 03, 2014 at 07:54:37
        
        I am actually quite sorry it is not made move accessible, it is a good film.
        
        I guess I could learn Russky? nt - tinear 20:49:42 09/05/14 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Just pay me the going Hollywood rate for translation! posted by Victor Khomenko on September 03, 2014 at 08:03:15
        
        d

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Schiit Audio