Two Interesting Asian Films about WWII

Eisenwurst · 10-02-12, 05:55 AM

Hi Joea. I haven't seen these films, but you ask about non hollywood good war films. I can think of a few.
Firstly "The Admiral"-Russian film that came out just a couple of years ago, about Admiral Koltchak the Russo-Japanese war hero. Focussing on his life during WW1 and the Russian Civil War when he was White Russian leader. Great, dignified film, and very moving.
Secondly, "The Red Baron" the German film of 2008 about guess who. I found it very exciting but the sound levels were a bit all over the place.
Thirdly another Russian film, "Alexander Nevsky" - A bit out of our period here but God what a film.
"Das Boot" of course.
And a "war" film that often gets overlooked, "Viva Maria" with Bridget Bardot. Doesn't take itself seriously and is a lot of fun to watch.
They're the only ones that come to mind just now, but I do recommend them, especially the last one.
Cheers.
P.S. Just remembered "Zulu" truly one of the Great's.

10-02-12, 05:55 AM	#2
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,765 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	A Few Good Ones. Hi Joea. I haven't seen these films, but you ask about non hollywood good war films. I can think of a few. Firstly "The Admiral"-Russian film that came out just a couple of years ago, about Admiral Koltchak the Russo-Japanese war hero. Focussing on his life during WW1 and the Russian Civil War when he was White Russian leader. Great, dignified film, and very moving. Secondly, "The Red Baron" the German film of 2008 about guess who. I found it very exciting but the sound levels were a bit all over the place. Thirdly another Russian film, "Alexander Nevsky" - A bit out of our period here but God what a film. "Das Boot" of course. And a "war" film that often gets overlooked, "Viva Maria" with Bridget Bardot. Doesn't take itself seriously and is a lot of fun to watch. They're the only ones that come to mind just now, but I do recommend them, especially the last one. Cheers. P.S. Just remembered "Zulu" truly one of the Great's. Last edited by Eisenwurst; 10-02-12 at 07:53 AM.