If you like the work of Wes Anderson then you will absolutely love this! Though released in 1955 it is astonishingly modern in its outlook, humour, and cinematic technique. Way ahead of its time it was woefully misunderstood and underrated on its initial release and it is only recently that this wonderful film has it become to be properly appreciated.
The delightfully daft plot, a reworking of Der Fledermaus, doesn't need a synopsis and, anyway, all you do need to know is given by Anton Walbrook, in character and directly to the camera, in the prologue. (I mentioned that the film had a marvelously modern feel). In a similar manner he also has a chance to make a pertinent political point later in the film.
Great directing and writing by the Archers, great acting, great music, great cinematography - and funny. What more could anyone ever wish for from a film?
The delightfully daft plot, a reworking of Der Fledermaus, doesn't need a synopsis and, anyway, all you do need to know is given by Anton Walbrook, in character and directly to the camera, in the prologue. (I mentioned that the film had a marvelously modern feel). In a similar manner he also has a chance to make a pertinent political point later in the film.
Great directing and writing by the Archers, great acting, great music, great cinematography - and funny. What more could anyone ever wish for from a film?