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Based on Gandhi's letters to Hitler which began with, "Dear Friend Hitler", the movie promises to be controversial as it appears to take a particularly empathetic view. As the article describes it:
“We will try to show his fears, insecurities and pressures he faced while taking crucial decisions,” Sharma said, adding that though the movie would have some similarities to “Downfall” it would be an entirely original work.
Downfall, or Der Untergang, is an Austrian film that received critical acclaim and tons of criticism for being sympathetic to Hitler.
Also interesting is that India's fascination with Hitler does not start with the INA or Gandhi nor does it end with this film. Apparently in 2006 a Mumbai cafe/restaurant by the name of "Hitler's Cross" opened amidst criticism by jewish groups.
Here's a link to the article. I am only providing an extract below so as not to rob Dawn of traffic:
DAWN.COM | Culture | India to make Bollywood Hitler movie
India to make Bollywood Hitler movie
Friday, 11 Jun, 2010
Hitler will be played by veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who has also played Gandhi on television. –File Photo
MUMBAI: India’s Bollywood film industry, famous for its lip-synched singing, exuberant dancing and wet sari scenes, is set to stray into unfamiliar dark territory with a film on Adolf Hitler.
According to the director’s description, the movie appears to have more than a passing resemblance to the critically acclaimed 2004 German film “Downfall” starring Bruno Ganz.
“The film will recapture the last days of Adolf Hitler, including his life in his Berlin bunker and Germany after his death in 1945,” Rakesh Ranjan Kumar, who is directing the movie, told the Mumbai Mirror this week.
The film will focus on the German dictator’s personality as well as his relationships with his lover and other close associates during the final days of the Nazi regime.
Its makers say the title — “Dear Friend Hitler” — alludes to two letters written to him by India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.
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“We will try to show his fears, insecurities and pressures he faced while taking crucial decisions,” Sharma said, adding that though the movie would have some similarities to “Downfall” it would be an entirely original work.
Downfall, or Der Untergang, is an Austrian film that received critical acclaim and tons of criticism for being sympathetic to Hitler.
Also interesting is that India's fascination with Hitler does not start with the INA or Gandhi nor does it end with this film. Apparently in 2006 a Mumbai cafe/restaurant by the name of "Hitler's Cross" opened amidst criticism by jewish groups.
Here's a link to the article. I am only providing an extract below so as not to rob Dawn of traffic:
DAWN.COM | Culture | India to make Bollywood Hitler movie
India to make Bollywood Hitler movie
Friday, 11 Jun, 2010
Hitler will be played by veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who has also played Gandhi on television. –File Photo
MUMBAI: India’s Bollywood film industry, famous for its lip-synched singing, exuberant dancing and wet sari scenes, is set to stray into unfamiliar dark territory with a film on Adolf Hitler.
According to the director’s description, the movie appears to have more than a passing resemblance to the critically acclaimed 2004 German film “Downfall” starring Bruno Ganz.
“The film will recapture the last days of Adolf Hitler, including his life in his Berlin bunker and Germany after his death in 1945,” Rakesh Ranjan Kumar, who is directing the movie, told the Mumbai Mirror this week.
The film will focus on the German dictator’s personality as well as his relationships with his lover and other close associates during the final days of the Nazi regime.
Its makers say the title — “Dear Friend Hitler” — alludes to two letters written to him by India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.
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