I finally watched Downfall with English subs, and I’m torn.

Do you think showing Hitler crying, shaking, and thanking his secretary humanizes evil dangerously? Or is it more important to remind people that evil comes from ordinary human beings, not cartoon villains?

Der Untergang (Downfall) – The Gold Standard of Historical Horror

Bruno Ganz doesn’t just play Hitler; he becomes a crumbling, paranoid addict losing his grip on reality. The film famously humanizes the monster—showing him shaking, petting his dog, and screaming at generals who no longer exist.

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