A young Jewish man in a concentration camp has his life saved when executioners realize he owns a Persian book. Brought before a camp officer who wants to learn Farsi, Gilles agree...
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★★★★★
A man beats death into submission in it's own backyard. What a great spectacle of sheer strength, immense courage and Awareness in every step of the way.
★★★★★
After thousands of movies about Nazis and concentration camps, one could think that nothing new can be said. But again, this movie surprises with an original and captivating story of a survivor.
In my opinion, though, the story of this Persian teacher is just...
★★★★★
I would vote an Oscar for this one if I were in the Academy. An unusual premise underpins a tension-filled two hours, culminating in a virtuoso climax that was the perfect denouement. Great performances, too.
★★★★★
The acting and directing are actually pretty well, i also loved the idea. People in desperate situation do anything to survive.
But quickly i saw the surrealism of the entire premise .
The story would have been much more credible if he had a t least somethin...
★★★★★
Excellent storyline and acting with suspenseful moments. Very moving psychological thriller played out beautifully. A very good watch.
