Transit 2018
- Director: Christian Petzold
- Based on the book by Anna Seghers
- Cast: Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, Godehard Gieser, Lilien Batman,
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- None of them
- Why? It sounded interesting.
- Seen: 22 October 2023
The book was written in 1944 and took
place in 1942. I wish the director had put it in that time instead of
transporting it to the present, but retaining the setting of occupied France in
the story. As it is, it doesn’t make sense. I suppose the point was that
refugees still seek to flee oppression but why not instead make a film about
refugees today fleeing war and oppression?
The film is colourful, even though much
of it takes place in long queues at embassies and consulates, and it is well
acted, though the characters aren’t especially interesting.
A pity. It could have been good, but isn’t, especially.
2*
of 5
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