How Is Hitler Presented In Oliver Hirschbiegel's Film, The Downfall

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The movie “The Downfall” by Oliver Hirschbiegel takes place during World War II in Berlin mostly inside of a bunker. It focuses mainly on Hitler’s final days of living. The movie begins with a scene from a documentary presenting Tradl Junge in 2002. In this specific excerpt, Tradl explains her guilt of agreeing to become Hitler’s secretary and how it is impossible to ever forget about it. She did not know what she was getting herself into and she never processed what horrific influence Hitler had on so many people, all she thought during this time was the ability to please him following his strict commands. As the movie progresses, Traudl Junge, a 22-year-old girl from Munich played by Alexandra Maria Lara, along with Margarethe Lorenz, Ursula Puttkammer, Hannah Potrovsky and Hedwig Brandt are awaiting their interview to become Hitler’s secretary. He interrogates all the women asking for their name, last name and where they are from. He questions there being a “Munich girl”. Hitler specifically choses to meet with her first where after giving her multiple tasks, gave her the job. The movie fast forwards two and a half years to Hitler’s 56th birthday, April 20th, 1945. This day was traumatizing as a huge artillery hits Berlin. …show more content…

Devotion is defined by a dedication for a certain individual, in this sense, Hitler. Throughout the film, there are several examples of characters displaying their devotion towards Hitler. Firstly, Eva Braun who becomes Hitler’s wife remains loyal to him throughout the film but after their marriage, she kills herself when Hitler shoots himself, as a symbol of devotion. Another example is when Traudl Junge voluntarily tells Hitler she will remain in Britain with him as the film makes it very clear that Hitler does not want to leave. Tradl is aware that her life will be at risk so she asks Hitler for a bullet to shoot herself. This shows how devoted she is to take her life for

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