A Brief History of World War II Movies

Downfall, a.k.a Der Untergang, 2005
Bruno Ganz's portrayal of Adolf Hitler is arguably the definitive performance of one of history's most difficult roles. Partially based on the recollections of Hitler's personal secretary, Downfall paints a grim picture of the Third Reich's final days, as the Allies encroached on Berlin and an increasingly unhinged Fuhrer retreated to his bunker to await the inevitable end.

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