Anti -war film highlight: The bridge today in the NDR - now switch on!

Anti -war film highlight: The bridge today in the NDR - now switch on!

Berlin, Deutschland - A classic returns to the screens! Tonight, the anti-war film “Die Brücke” from 1959 illuminates free TV and brings shocking insights from a disturbing time. The film, which at its time arises numerous prizes, also experiences a stirring reverberation in today's world.

28. October 2024 at 05:55 a.m. Berlin

In this gripping drama, which was directed by Bernhard Wicki, the brutal reality of the war is described by the eyes of unsuspecting, young high school students. In April 1945, when the Second World War ended its end, one last contingent under the commanding Nazi regime is mobilized. A group of seven students whose life is soaked by Nazi propaganda is saved by the level-headed teacher Stern from the terrible fate of the front test and parked for the protection of a bridge. But the supposedly safe task turns into a terrible nightmare.

The gripping plot of "Die Brücke"

The original plan to weigh these young people safe is fatal when the quiet location quickly turns into a bloodbath. The film critics agree: "The Bridge" shows the absurdity of the war and the abuse of youth in a shocking way. The lexicon of international film describes the presentation of the topic as "shaken and factual". The film was rewarded with numerous awards, including five prizes at the German Film Award, a Golden Globe as the best foreign film and an Oscar nomination for the best foreign language production. On IMDB he achieves impressive 8.0 out of 10 stars.

fans of the film should be ready at 11:15 p.m. in the NDR this evening! "The Bridge" is an indispensable piece of film history, but the strip is currently nowhere available in streaming. Do not miss the opportunity to experience a masterpiece that impressively illuminates the feverish battles of the war.