Author(s): George
Location: Atlanta
"The Traitor"
Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: Paul Haggis
Music by: Clint Mansell
Principal Cast:
Peter O'Toole as Wilhelm Canaris
Cillian Murphy as Reinhard Heydrich
David Strathairn as Heinrich Himmler
Matt Damon as Commander Waltar
Christian Bale as Erwin Lahousen
Chris Cooper as Waltar Schellenberg
Tagline: "He was a Man that Just Wanted to do the Right Thing"
Synopsis: The year is 1938. Hitler has just taken over the city of Munich and has made it clear that he will lead Germany in a revolution. One of Hitler's organizations is called the Aubwehr. The head German intelligence unit commanded by respected general Wilhelm Canaris. Canaris is a likable gentleman who sees Hitler's way as the only to get rid of Communism and Capitalism. He gets ever more suspecting of Hitler's hidden agenda when he sees the burning of books and a Jewish synagogue. When goes to Spain as a spokesman for Germany he realizes that he could help the world d by giving some of Hitler's ideas to the Allied forces. At first Canaris is very reluctant in what he is doing and is constantly at odds with himself thinking that he is doing the right thing, but knowing he is betraying his country. He inherits a protégé in the form of Reinhard Heydrich who is a young man that cares deeply about Canaris, but a little more deeply about his country. Another man that works in the Aubwehr is Heinrich Himmler. Noticing some information gone astray he makes a complaint to the rest of the Aubwehr. His complaint is recognized then ignored. Canaris still gives information of Germany's military plans to the Allies, but is having a sudden change of heart in what he is doing. he is already about to be exploited and his country gets stronger by the day. He can't help but wonder if he is doing the right thing. His moral boundaries are put to the test when he is ordered by Britain to eliminate Heydrich. He is becoming to dangerous to Canaris, already having filed complaints to the Aubwehr with Himmler. Canaris says he can't do it and he won't do it. Britain gives him 24 hours to think it over. Canaris goes to his home and just starts to melt down and cry. What was he doing? He already had two failed assassination attempts on Hitler and he is wondering where his life (or the rest of it) is going. He finally decides to do it and does it effectively. He knows now he is a traitor and is morally scared. After saving hundreds of Jews from concentration camps his arrested for treason by Himmler and is put under house arrest. He says nothing, but feels sorry. In 1945, after six and a half years of service he is given the death penalty, and dies, never sure if he actually did what was bets for himself, and the world...
What the press would say:
David Lynch gives an in-depth look at one of history's most under appreciated military men, Wilhelm Canaris. He is known for saving hundreds of Jews and giving valuable information concerning Germany's military to the Allied nations and died in the process. But the question remains. What was Canaris thinking about during his six and a half year run? Was he proud? Or was he scared? This film takes the liberty in saying he was both. Peter O'Toole is simply amazing as the tarnished hero no knows. he makes the performance of lifetime as someone many thought impossible to make a movie out of. Canaris is deeply developed and scared through his war life and O'Toole is in almost all of the movie. The supporting cast is good (especially Murphy) but this film was made for O'Toole and no one could play the character like him. The film makes you feel in the moment of every moment and never lets up. It's relentlessly honest as it is heart-wrenchingly sad. Canaris was an unsung hero, but was he a hero to himself? That question is answered perfectly in this soon to be classic.
Nominations:
Best Picture
Best Actor (O'Toole)
Best Director (Lynch)
Best Screenplay (Haggis)
Best Score
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Editing
Best Sound
Location: Atlanta
"The Traitor"
Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: Paul Haggis
Music by: Clint Mansell
Principal Cast:
Peter O'Toole as Wilhelm Canaris
Cillian Murphy as Reinhard Heydrich
David Strathairn as Heinrich Himmler
Matt Damon as Commander Waltar
Christian Bale as Erwin Lahousen
Chris Cooper as Waltar Schellenberg
Tagline: "He was a Man that Just Wanted to do the Right Thing"
Synopsis: The year is 1938. Hitler has just taken over the city of Munich and has made it clear that he will lead Germany in a revolution. One of Hitler's organizations is called the Aubwehr. The head German intelligence unit commanded by respected general Wilhelm Canaris. Canaris is a likable gentleman who sees Hitler's way as the only to get rid of Communism and Capitalism. He gets ever more suspecting of Hitler's hidden agenda when he sees the burning of books and a Jewish synagogue. When goes to Spain as a spokesman for Germany he realizes that he could help the world d by giving some of Hitler's ideas to the Allied forces. At first Canaris is very reluctant in what he is doing and is constantly at odds with himself thinking that he is doing the right thing, but knowing he is betraying his country. He inherits a protégé in the form of Reinhard Heydrich who is a young man that cares deeply about Canaris, but a little more deeply about his country. Another man that works in the Aubwehr is Heinrich Himmler. Noticing some information gone astray he makes a complaint to the rest of the Aubwehr. His complaint is recognized then ignored. Canaris still gives information of Germany's military plans to the Allies, but is having a sudden change of heart in what he is doing. he is already about to be exploited and his country gets stronger by the day. He can't help but wonder if he is doing the right thing. His moral boundaries are put to the test when he is ordered by Britain to eliminate Heydrich. He is becoming to dangerous to Canaris, already having filed complaints to the Aubwehr with Himmler. Canaris says he can't do it and he won't do it. Britain gives him 24 hours to think it over. Canaris goes to his home and just starts to melt down and cry. What was he doing? He already had two failed assassination attempts on Hitler and he is wondering where his life (or the rest of it) is going. He finally decides to do it and does it effectively. He knows now he is a traitor and is morally scared. After saving hundreds of Jews from concentration camps his arrested for treason by Himmler and is put under house arrest. He says nothing, but feels sorry. In 1945, after six and a half years of service he is given the death penalty, and dies, never sure if he actually did what was bets for himself, and the world...
What the press would say:
David Lynch gives an in-depth look at one of history's most under appreciated military men, Wilhelm Canaris. He is known for saving hundreds of Jews and giving valuable information concerning Germany's military to the Allied nations and died in the process. But the question remains. What was Canaris thinking about during his six and a half year run? Was he proud? Or was he scared? This film takes the liberty in saying he was both. Peter O'Toole is simply amazing as the tarnished hero no knows. he makes the performance of lifetime as someone many thought impossible to make a movie out of. Canaris is deeply developed and scared through his war life and O'Toole is in almost all of the movie. The supporting cast is good (especially Murphy) but this film was made for O'Toole and no one could play the character like him. The film makes you feel in the moment of every moment and never lets up. It's relentlessly honest as it is heart-wrenchingly sad. Canaris was an unsung hero, but was he a hero to himself? That question is answered perfectly in this soon to be classic.
Nominations:
Best Picture
Best Actor (O'Toole)
Best Director (Lynch)
Best Screenplay (Haggis)
Best Score
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Editing
Best Sound
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