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Das Boot
Tagline: Eine Reise ans Ende des Verstandes Plot Outline:
Also Known As: The Boat (USA) (dubbed version) MPAA: Rated R for some war violence and brief language. (director's cut) Runtime: 149 min / Germany:216 min (director's cut) Country: West Germany Language: German / English Color: Color (Technicolor) Sound Mix: Dolby Digital (director's cut) / Dolby (original release) / SDDS (director's cut) Certification: Argentina:13 / Australia:M / Chile:14 / Finland:K-16 / France:U / Ireland:15 / Netherlands:12 / Netherlands:16 (director's cut) / Norway:15 (director's cut) / Norway:16 / Portugal:M/12 (original rating) / Portugal:M/16 (director's cut) / Singapore:PG / Spain:13 / Sweden:15 / UK:12 (dubbed directors cut) / UK:15 (subtitled directors cut) / USA:R / USA:Unrated (original uncut version) / West Germany:12 (w) Trivia: In the scene in the La Rochelle bar, Otto Sander (Thomsen) was really drunk. |
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User Comments:
Using the term 'authenticity' in connection with any kind of art is rather difficult and daring as well.
Sometimes it looks posed or is by certain purposes manipulated. Referring to Petersen�s "Das Boot" however, I
consider it justified to call it authentic and true. I think this statement can be strengthened mainly by the
fact that Lothar Gunther Buchheim was consulted. He composed the novel this breathtaking movie bases on and he
himself was employed as a war correspondent in the Second World War.
The entire plot has no weak points. Starting at "Bar Royal" at the very night before the forces living
journey of the submarine crew begins, the director fittingly manages to confront the audience with the
protagonists and their way of dealing with the pounding uncertainty. Once put to sea, the character of the
scenes changes abruptly. Every member of the crew and the audience as well comes into very close contact with
the tightness of the action space. At this point it is necessary to underline the excellent work of the
cameramen. The fast and partial hectic cuts draw an exact picture of the drama on board. Too do not forget the
outstanding lighting. However besides this abundance of obvious suspense, there are also a number of moments
going into in-depth psychology and thoughtfulness. To outline only a few of them: At "Bar Royal", when the
chief engineer reflects about the uncertain fate of his family, or when the captain, with a kind of
'Weltschmerz' in his eyes, is astound and proud of the unbelievable efforts of the crew. It would probably be
too laborious to refer to the decisive symbols the director uses, therefore I recommend this movie to
everybody, especially those who are interested in the Second World War.
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