Category Archives: militarism
The City and The Dogs (1985)
“The first thing you learn in the army is how to be a man, and men smoke and drink, and fuck … but the ones that don’t get caught are the smart ones.” Based on the Mario Vargas Llosa novel, … Continue reading
Filed under militarism, Peruvian
Colonel Redl (1985)
“I’ve got the impression you make enemies easily.” A great deal of mystery still surrounds the life of Colonel Redl (Klaus Maria Brandauer), the head of counter-intelligence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire under the aging emperor. The historical drama Colonel Redl … Continue reading
Filed under Hungarian, militarism, Period Piece
Le Coup de Grace (1976)
“Perhaps I like lost causes.” German director Volker Schlondorff has a knack for realism when recreating almost forgotten slices of history. The film Le Coup de Grace based on the novel by Marguerite Yourcenar, is set in the Baltic States … Continue reading
Filed under German, militarism, Volker Schlondorff
The Desert of the Tartars (1976)
“First I want their submission.” Set in 1907, The Desert of the Tartars from Italian director Valerio Zurlini is based on a controversial novel by Dino Buzzati. When the film begins, Lt. Drogo (Jacques Perrin) has just received his first … Continue reading
Filed under Italian, militarism
