Review of A Hidden Life (2019) by Moviemitch96 — 21 Dec 2019

This is a true story about a young Austrian farmer by the name of Franz Jagerstatter, a conscientious objector who refuses to fight for the Nazis or swear allegiance to Hitler during WWII. From strength through the love for his wife Fani and their three young daughters, he finds within himself the courage to stand firmly to his beliwfs, even in the face of prison or possibly even death.

Directed by Terrence Malick, who's known for his meditative and thought provoking films on life, relationships, the human condition, etc., like his previous films before this, this is an absolutely beautiful film in every sense of the word! From the stunning cinematography to the subtle yet powerful performances, it's a film that made me think about so many things while watching it: life, death, love, hope, you name it! And quite a few times throughout I found myself becoming quite misty-eyed simply from sheer overwhelmment from the emotion provoked while watching it.