The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War

Name: The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2020-01-29
Duration: 1 h 8 min
Cast: Paloma Navarro, Luis María Pardo, José Luis Blanco Corredoira, Ralph P. Ganis, Almudena Grandes

2020·Movie

·1h 8min·

Documentary History

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6.7

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension5
Fast Pace4
Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy4
Pathos3
Hopefulness2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Satire & Parody1
Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and politics

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction7
Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

Editing7
Cinematography6
Music Composition5

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War is calm and low-intensity.

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Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.

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Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.

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Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

History, a real life story, and politics

Its world is built around history, a real life story, and politics.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Historical9Period settings and real events.
Biographical9Lives of notable figures.
Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.

Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

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Educational9Informative and instructive.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition5Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

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Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

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About

Waffen-SS officer Otto Skorzeny (1908-75) became famous for his participation in daring military actions during World War II. In 1947 he was judged and imprisoned, but he escaped less than a year later and found a safe haven in Spain, ruled with an iron hand by General Francisco Franco. What did he do during the many years he spent there?

Historical DocumentaryBiographicalPost-WWII EspionagePolitical IntrigueTrue CrimeEuropean HistoryInvestigativeControversial FigureNon-Fiction

Actors

Almudena Grandes

Self - Writer

Yossi Melman

Self - Journalist

Otto Skorzeny

Self - Former Waffen-SS (archive footage)