Германия, год нулевой (1948)

"Germany, Year Zero" (1948) is a drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini. The film is set in post-World War II Germany and follows the story of a young boy named Edmund who is struggling to survive in the ruins of Berlin. His father is dead, his sister has been taken by the Allies, and his older brother, a Nazi sympathizer, has committed suicide. Edmund befriends an ex-teacher who tries to instill in him a sense of morality despite the destruction and decay that surrounds them. The film examines the effects of war and the aftermath of a devastated city, with Rossellini using non-professional actors and real-life locations to create a sense of authentic realism. The performances of the cast, including Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau, Ingetraud Hinze, and Franz-Otto Krüger, are powerful and compelling, highlighting the trauma and devastation of the war. The film also explores the themes of morality, guilt, and redemption in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. "Germany, Year Zero" is a sobering and poignant examination of the aftermath of war and the destruction it leaves in its wake. Its unflinching portrayal of the human cost of conflict is a powerful reminder of the importance of peace and the devastating consequences of war.