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Emma Watson, Daniel Brühl, Michael Nyqvist, Richenda Carey, Vicky Krieps, Jeanne Werner, Julian Ovenden, Martin Wuttke, August Zirner, Nicolás Barsoff (mehr)Streaming (5)
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Chile, 11. September 1973. Hunderttausende protestieren auf den Straßen Santiagos gegen General Pinochet, der sich gegen den Präsidenten Salvador Allende an die Macht putscht. Unter den Demonstranten sind auch Lena, die als Stewardess am Tag zuvor in Chile gelandet ist, und ihr Freund Daniel, der als Fotograf in Santiago lebt. Unzählige werden in den Wirren des Aufruhrs vom Geheimdienst verhaftet, so auch Daniel und Lena. Daniel wird noch in der Nacht an einen unbekannten Ort verschleppt. Nach dem ersten Schock versucht Lena herauszufinden, was mit Daniel passiert ist. Doch die Mitstreiter seiner Studentengruppe tauchen unter und auch die Deutsche Botschaft verweigert ihr jede Hilfe. Bei Amnesty International hört sie das erste Mal von der berüchtigten Colonia Dignidad, einer abgeschotteten deutschen Sekte im Süden Chiles, die enge Verbindungen zum Geheimdienst unterhält: es geht das Gerücht um, dass auf dem Gelände der Colonia Gefangene gefoltert werden – und Daniel vermutlich dort gefangen gehalten wird. Völlig auf sich allein gestellt, entschließt sich Lena, der mysteriösen Sekte beizutreten und so Daniel wiederzufinden. Doch schon bald erkennt sie, in welch aussichtslose Situation sie geraten ist, denn noch nie ist jemandem die Flucht aus der Colonia gelungen… (Majestic)
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An manchen Stellen ist der Film dumm und greift zu billigen Klischees von Hollywood-Genre-Filmen. Gleichzeitig hat er aber eine feste romantische Linie und bildet einen bizarren Kontrast zu ihr (die Mikrowelt der Kolonie, ihre Figuren und Gesetze). Die Zuschauer*innen sind von der grausamen Macht und der Hilflosigkeit der Opfer schockiert. Der Film ist auch die ganze Zeit SEHR spannend. Nyqvists Negativgestalt ist ein Megaschurke.
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Colonia kommt etwas langsamer in Fahrt, wobei der Zuschauer in die Charaktere und die unwirtliche Umgebung der Colonia Dignidad eingeführt wird, während die zweite Hälfte schon actionreicher ist, und in den letzten zwanzig Minuten saß ich wie angekettet im Kino und wartete gespannt darauf, wie das Ganze ausgehen würde. Einige der Szenen in der Kolonie waren so roh, dass es manchmal unangenehm war, sie anzusehen. Es ist unglaublich, wie sehr ein System, das auf den Ideen eines fanatischen Verrückten beruht, außer Kontrolle geraten kann. Kurzum, ein solide gemachtes Drama, das in dem Moment an Kraft und Wirkung gewinnt, in dem man merkt, dass es auf wahren Begebenheiten beruht.
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Möchte sich jemand freiwillig das Foltern der zerbrechlichen und zarten Emma Watson ansehen? Das ist purer Sadomasochismus… In letzter Zeit habe ich zwei Filme über die chilenische Geschichte gesehen, die zeitlich mehrere Jahrzehnte auseinanderliegen. Ich hatte den Eindruck, dass es das brutalste und verrückteste Land in Südamerika ist. Dabei darf ich nicht Das Geisterhaus vergessen, das in die gleiche Zeit wie Colonia fällt. Pinochets Regime und der Putsch haben viel Gewalt und Leid verursacht, in Verbindung mit den geflohenen Nazis entstand eine wahre Hölle. Colonia ist wirklich kein angenehmer Film, aber es ist gut, dass solche Filme entstehen. Hoffentlich werden wir solche Gräueltaten nie wieder erleben – obwohl die aktuelle Situation in der Welt nicht darauf hindeutet. Aus der schauspielerischen Sicht darf ich nicht den Polyglotten Daniel und den phänomenalen Michael Nyqvist vergessen (zum ersten Mal habe ich ihn in Verblendung in einer mehr oder weniger positiven Rolle gesehen). Seitdem nur noch Schweine, Schurken und Idioten. Es ist schade, dass solch ein Schauspieler nicht mehr unter uns ist.
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It isn’t always necessary, but in the case of this movie, I strongly recommend reading the entire summary and taking in every word of it first, so that you know what you are getting into. It will help a lot with the movie itself, which just puts the viewer into the middle of the action, and they don’t have time to find their feet. It puts you into the middle of the action so uncompromisingly that the only thing you can focus on is Daniel Brühl and Emma Watson. Well, and they showed how important members of European cinema they are, because I was completely blown away by their characters. But the whole movie isn’t only about their characters, it is mainly about the whole story, which you probably wouldn’t believe actually happened in the 1970s in Chile. But, as they say, anything is possible on our planet and so I watched with horror the lawlessness our world had to witness. What is funny is the fact that even though the world knew about it, nobody really fought against it. Again, the rule saying anything that happens in a particular state stays in the particular state applies. After a long time a very high-quality European movie that stretches out of the borders of Europe with its story and also actors. Even Michael Nyqvist had fun with his character… You still don’t find it strange that the Germans are behind a story like this, again?
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I ignored the film at first and watched it more out of necessity and was pleasantly surprised. I certainly wouldn't be put off by the drama/romantic/historical genres like I was initially, the premise alone is interesting and intriguing enough to fall reliably into the thriller genre. While the film is not as gritty and breathtaking as the description would suggest, the suspense and atmosphere paces perfectly, keeping the viewer concerned for the main characters, who are the likeable Emma Watson and Daniel Brühl. Also worth mentioning is the sleazy Michael Nyqvist, whom you will hate from the first moment. If you like films about camps with a strange regime crossed with a fanatical religious sect you will be satisfied. Story 7/10, Atmosphere 8/10, Gore 1/10, Visuals 7/10, Action 5/10, Suspense 7/10,Humor 5/10. Entertainment 7/10. 75%
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In collective scenes sufficiently predatory and absorbing, in moments of terror it forces you to avert your gaze. As a whole, in its message of freedom of spirit, mind, and humanity, it does not fail; in the possibility that something like this is real even in modern history, it is fatally depressing. When looking at the flawless Emma Watson and the captivating Daniel Brühl, I am willing to forgive a few minor stumbles because the content outweighs the importance of the screenplay form this time.
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If I were to approach Colonia as a so-called serious film that tries to analyze the political situation in Chile after Pinochet's coup and also examines the functioning of closed religious communities, I would have to unconditionally give it a negative rating, and quite radically. Fortunately, being well-informed, I have always perceived Colonia as an adventurous thriller with a strong romantic subplot that perceives the political situation after the military coup only as a backdrop for its storytelling. Within the genre, it is certainly above average. The film is well cast, especially Michael Nyqvist as the sect leader, who acts appropriately corrupted and demonic. He truly relishes the role. Of course, weaknesses and flaws can be found in the screenplay, especially in the last ten minutes when Colonia imitates the finale of Argo, which comes across rather comically. While in Argo, you felt like the Ayatollahs were breathing down your neck, while here the ending seems somewhat naive. However, the main thing is that, practically throughout the film, it maintains its pace and tension in line with what it wants to be. It simply entertains. I thus have no reason to give it less than 4 stars and a 75% overall impression.
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Argo 2 – made in Germany (so a bit worse). Too bad about the clumsy script, which throws up one formulaic thing after another, because otherwise this is a pretty decent German scenic drive. Great actors without exception, an electrifying finale, and an interesting, period-accurate, portrayal of 1970s Chile and the camp practices. Emma Watson confirms that she can break out of the role of Harry Potter's uptight friend and is starting to emerge as a top-notch actress with all the prerequisites for success.
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A story built on strong themes that we have all seen a thousand times before elsewhere, and often far more evocatively delivered. The narrative is cohesive and builds up satisfyingly, depressingly reflecting the oppressive atmosphere of its tyrannical setting, with the casting of the disgustingly accomplished villain Nyqvist being a definite hit. Unfortunately, it lacks the aforementioned suggestion, which is, with a few exceptions, represented by cheap, visual and plot clichés for the masses, and the fluffy ending, although it pulls you in by evoking warm empathy for the fate of the main characters, turns out exactly the way the you’d expect. The horrific story of Dignidad deserves a slightly more distinctive and gritty treatment, although I acknowledge the effort to make such untold events as widely available as possible. 70%
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A co-production Requiem for a Maiden without Renč's exploitative lack of feeling and above all without the lesbian scene with Holubová, from start to finish it's an incredibly mind-numbing and routine inspired-by-true-story Pinochet-era romance with no handwriting whatsoever. Emma Watson plays a lunatic well.
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I was looking forward to this film, but I’m disappointed. Daniel Brühl was excellent as usual, but this time he was overshadowed by the main villain played by Michael Nyqvist. The role obviously agreed with him. My disappointment stems mainly from the fact that it is difficult to create an atmosphere of terror when you have to rely on mere hints. I'm not saying that I need to see splashes of blood on the screen all the time, but Colonia felt a bit like a porn movie with a bunch of people sitting around a table discussing sex. It could have been a good film if it hadn't been for the wasted potential and the resulting lackluster atmosphere.
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You read the synopsis and you know exactly what the film is going to be about. That's a real shame because it becomes boring, actually predictable. Certainly, some scenes still intrigue you, not because of their literalness, but precisely because you have to speculate, but towards the end, the film turns into quite cheap action, which is a shame given the cast.
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