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Jew Suss: Rise and Fall

2010·Movie
1h 54min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian (Tobias Moretti), who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss. Despite his cooperation, Ferdinand's actions have unexpected costs. Ferdinand's Jewish wife, Anna (Martina Gedeck), is sent to a concentration camp, and as World War II intensifies, he rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career.
Historical DramaNazi GermanyPropaganda FilmMoral ConflictShowbiz EthicsBiographical ElementsWorld War IIPsychological ThrillerGerman Cinema

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Where can I stream Jew Suss: Rise and Fall legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall?

1 h 54 min

Jew Suss: Rise and Fall runs 1 h 54 min.

Is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Jew Suss: Rise and Fall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jew Suss: Rise and Fall in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jew Suss: Rise and Fall use?

The AlcoholicMeaningful LookMaking the MasterpieceHistorical Domain CharacterFatal Family PhotoLast-Second ChanceBad "Bad Acting"BiopicFeet-First IntroductionDriven to SuicideLet the Past BurnShrunken Headand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Jew Suss: Rise and Fall, including The Alcoholic, Meaningful Look, Making the Masterpiece.