Review of Moloch (1999) by Alexander J — 20 May 2009
Less tearjerker-heavy than its more recent German equivalent "The Downfall", Sokurov nevertheless manages to portray Hitler's last days on the Obersalzberg, Bavaria (seen through the eyes of Eva Braun) with poignant accuracy, a care for characters and subtle hints of humour.
"Molokh" is pure drama. As carefree and naïve as she can be, Braun tries everything in her powers to add a little light to the otherwise grim, dark and self-absorbed leader of the Nazi party, including Goebbels, his wife Magda and Martin Bormann.
A collection of walking oddities gathered on the top of Germany - a clever satire on the Führer and his gang, still treating the protagonists with respect. A quiet, thoughtful examination of cult, leadership and human idiosyncracies in times of terror.
This review of Moloch (1999) was written by Alexander J on 20 May 2009.
Moloch has generally received positive reviews.
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