Continuing through our exploration of WWII, Alex and Jonathan turn the focus to the civilian level in Europe and look at the dramatic films Paisan (1946), Army of Shadows (1969), and Schindler’s List (1993). We discuss the uniqueness of films being made in the immediate aftermath of the war, the difference in tone between war drama films and war action films, and how drama films give us an intimate look into the lives and minds of those living through one of history’s greatest tragedies.
Also on iTunes
Skip to: Paisan (04:36), Army of Shadows (25:04), Schindler’s List (45:56), Overall (1:10:56), Coming Attractions (1:21:00)
Resources referenced in this episode:
- Alex on Twitter: @AlexGeringer
- Jonathan on Twitter: @JSSatchell
- Jason on Twitter: @TheBluejay1994
Coming Attractions – WWII: Reflection
- Night and Fog (1956)
- Shoah (1985)
- White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007)
Intro/outro music by Mike Braudrick