What scene or moment in the film was most impactful for you?
Definitely the ending scene when the protagonist is on the ledge of the high-rise, and despite suffering a fatal-wound and plummeting to his death, still appears back on that roof. A powerful scene illustrating the power of an idea, particularly the radicle ones, as well as humanities willingness to follow powerful-people.
What did you notice about your feelings about Adolf Hitler? Was he a sympathetic character in any way? Why or why not?
My feelings for Adolf Hitler remain unchanged and he will forever remain the most evil human to walk this earth, to refer to him as human is an overstatement.
Which other character did you like or hate the most and why?
I hated the depictions of everyday citizens, and how they weren't more taken-back or disgusted by the image of Adolf Hitler, but instead opted to take photographs with him or smile and wave as he passed by in his convertible or have a drink with him. Especially with the montage of modern riots and rallies at the end, you see how alive these ideas are today, the sheer thought alone; Frightening...
How do you think that this film might have been interpreted among young Germans? How might it be relevant to Americans today?
It can't help but remind me, as an American, of Donald Trump and particularly the white supremacist riots in Charlotte, North Carolina. I imagine the depiction of Hitler is something German citizens are sick of as well, particularly young Germans who probably just wish we all could move on. As someone in this film said, "students are sick of studying the third reich", It's undeniably a painful part of humanities history that should never be forgotten, but it shouldn't be taken lightly with comedic depictions of mass-murderers.
What kind of social commentary does the filmmaker seem to be offering about politicians, media and society?​
It seems like a very explicit warning to current civilizations everywhere. It's important to study history, so we won't be doomed to repeat the same mistakes, like electing fanatical psychopaths to positions of power... a recent trend as of late.