Joachim Lang's film delves into the private life of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels, showcasing his tumultuous relationship with Adolf Hitler. Starring Robert Stadlober as Goebbels and Fritz Karl as Hitler, the narrative explores themes of personal turmoil amidst historical atrocity. The film evokes elements from Oliver Hirschbiegel’s 'Downfall' and references the influence of previous works about Nazi propaganda. It dramatizes Goebbels's strained marriage with Magda, culminating in a disturbing climax that reflects the bleakness of their reality at the end of the war.
In its subversive, austerely satirical way, the film feels almost like a B-side to Oliver Hirschbiegel's Downfall from 2004, capturing the fears of senior Nazis late in the war.
Goebbels and the Fuhrer is a project that has apparently arisen from two of Lang's previous films, emphasizing the director's exploration of Nazi propaganda through cinema.
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