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A drama loosely based on Jean Bernard's Nazi-era prison diary.A drama loosely based on Jean Bernard's Nazi-era prison diary.A drama loosely based on Jean Bernard's Nazi-era prison diary.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 13 nominations
Vladimír Fiser
- Bischof Kozal
- (as Vladimir Fiser)
Peter Varga
- Józef (Polish Inmate)
- (as Petr Varga)
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- GoofsWhile their fellow-prisoner is being crucified, the priests are singing the hymn "Pange, lingua, gloriosi" by Thomas Aquinas (1264). However, they are singing a German version of this song, which was not in use before 1969. In addition, even if they happened to know a German version, it would be more likely for them to sing the original Latin version, as there were priests from all over Europe imprisoned in this block.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Yes Man (2008)
- SoundtracksConcerto Grosso No. 1
Music by Alfred Schnittke
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Haunting, brilliant, agonizing. Enthralling and mesmerizing. Cannot be recommended highly enough.
I do not at all understand how someone can dismiss this film as a "Catholic propaganda movie". That's utter rubbish. I was raised catholic and have converted to paganism but this was still an excellent movie. It does not try to push the catholic faith onto anyone. What it is about is, simply, one man's principles. In an awful time, in the face of torture and abuse, when he is being confronted with the most persuasive arguments and when no one could blame him for taking the easy way out and saving himself, can he stand by what he believes? Will he save himself and then live the rest of his life hating himself for it? This movie was completely engrossing from beginning to end. It absolutely gripped my emotions and my mind and held me riveted. It also left me thinking about it and haunted by it long afterward. I cannot recommend this movie highly enough. Brilliant. I found myself both attracted to and repelled by the character of the Nazi sent to persuade him. Amazing subject matter beautifully executed.
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- Jun 11, 2005
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- Also known as
- Den nionde dagen
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $72,888
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,786
- May 29, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $135,311
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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