I only saw the "body" of the movie, not the result of the vote or the final verdict. I didn't choose to do so, the television channel showing the movie simply didn't include this second chapter. Still, this absence didn't hurt or diminish my enjoyment of the work - we're talking about the result of a vote, not about a denouement or a resolution.
"Terror" is a fine movie. The acting, while decent, doesn't sparkle, but that doesn't matter : the focus lies on a slow and careful examination, worthy of a philosophy seminar, of difficult moral and ethical questions. The various topics include subjects such as the relationship (or conflict) between law and morality ; the relationship (or conflict) between an order and personal conscience ; the problem of choosing between a greater or lesser evil ; the question of defending the "Polis" against an obstinate enemy ; the difference between fighting a threat which is certain and a threat which is probable, and so on.
The movie is also inspired by the atrocities and enormities committed under the Nazi regime, and by the heartrending lessons learned from this epoch. This gives the work a special resonance for a modern and democratic Germany faced with daunting challenges.
This is a film made by thoughtful adults for thoughtful adults. It's a welcome, a most welcome, breath of fresh air.
I heartily recommend the movie, although I've got to warn you that I've got a very high tolerance for courtroom scenes. People who aren't all that fond of courtroom dramas might feel less enthusiasm...
"Terror" is a fine movie. The acting, while decent, doesn't sparkle, but that doesn't matter : the focus lies on a slow and careful examination, worthy of a philosophy seminar, of difficult moral and ethical questions. The various topics include subjects such as the relationship (or conflict) between law and morality ; the relationship (or conflict) between an order and personal conscience ; the problem of choosing between a greater or lesser evil ; the question of defending the "Polis" against an obstinate enemy ; the difference between fighting a threat which is certain and a threat which is probable, and so on.
The movie is also inspired by the atrocities and enormities committed under the Nazi regime, and by the heartrending lessons learned from this epoch. This gives the work a special resonance for a modern and democratic Germany faced with daunting challenges.
This is a film made by thoughtful adults for thoughtful adults. It's a welcome, a most welcome, breath of fresh air.
I heartily recommend the movie, although I've got to warn you that I've got a very high tolerance for courtroom scenes. People who aren't all that fond of courtroom dramas might feel less enthusiasm...