Generation War showed another side to the WWII story which shows no one is a winner. But times were different and all people that live through any war (whether good or bad) are in some way adversely affected by it. Its easy for us to sit back in the 21st Century judging the people and attitudes of those living in a deceitful, cruel and secretive fascist state that was Nazi Germany. But given that it is entertainment mixed with history it does an outstanding job of closely matching the attitudes and people of the time. Having an interest in WWII history I would agree that some albeit minor inconsistencies in the retelling of history may be identified. From the skillful direction and intriguing storyline to masterful character development, from magnificent set recreations to convincing performances from its actors, this film is a winner. Generation War is a bright light in an otherwise production line of poor offerings that seem to rate on commercial TV. But every now and then a quality television film comes along.
Mindless rubbish that is sold to us as a"'Television Event 'is nothing more than marketing hype. Anonymousīeing fed the usual US blockbuster TV series makes the viewer numb. They and millions of others wanted to be heroes but none of them could imagine what the war would ultimately do to them and to the rest of the world. Greta obtains papers for Viktor's escape by selling herself to an SS colonel. Charlotte's Nazi ideology crumbles when she betrays a Jewish nurse helping the German army. Wilhelm deserts his troops and is court-martialed. Friedhelm turns into a soulless killing machine. Valor and courage come to the fore, but also betrayal - of values, beliefs, humanity. While Greta is a talented singer who longs to become another Marlene Dietrich, her Jewish boyfriend Viktor still cannot convince his parents to leave Germany. Deeply in love with Wilhelm is Charlotte, a young nurse who looks forward to serving in the Wehrmacht, also on the eastern front. Level-headed, highly decorated officer Wilhelm is off to the eastern front with his younger brother Friedhelm, a sensitive dreamer more interested in literature than warfare. Five friends eager to become heroes in an adventure that will change the face of Europe - and that will forever change them as well.
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