Review of The Mortal Storm (1940) by Grant S — 24 May 2015
Powerful anti-Nazism, anti-fascism drama.
Follows the lives of a German family and their friends as Hitler comes to power in the 1930s, and the results of this change. Explores very directly the effects of Nazi rule, how freedoms are lost and the right to be different and think differently is destroyed. Shows very vividly the effect of group-think/mob-think and the cult of personality.
Yes, it was made during World War 2, so is to some extent a propaganda movie. However, the themes explored can be applied to any fascist country.
Can be compared to Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator", which was released in the same year. While Chaplin used satire and comedy to mock the Nazis, this movie is pure drama, and stands alongside The Great Dictator in exposing the evil that was Nazism.
This review of The Mortal Storm (1940) was written by Grant S on 24 May 2015.
The Mortal Storm has generally received very positive reviews.
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