- Actors: Bolek Polívka, Csongor Kassai, Jaroslav Dusek, Anna Sisková, Martin Huba
- Directors: Jan Hrebejk
- Writers: Jan Hrebejk, Petr Jarchovský
- Producers: Ondrej Trojan, Pavel Borovan
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language Czech
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Sony Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 27 Nov 2001
- Run Time: 117 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B00005QFE6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,618 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film takes place in Czechoslovakia during World War II. It deals with the realities of action and interaction between ordinary people living in extraordinary times. The main characters are forced to live and make choices they would not normally make in everyday life.
I really enjoyed this film as an expression of the Czech psyche in reconciling the devastating effects of WWII. The director clearly indicates that no one was innocent in those perilous times and that due to the force of external events, people did not behave properly, even when the war was over. This was a deep and moving story. I did, however, find the ending a little to surreal, but maybe if I were a Czech it would make a little more sense. Other than that, a well told, well acted movie that is well worth watching.
I really enjoyed this film as an expression of the Czech psyche in reconciling the devastating effects of WWII. The director clearly indicates that no one was innocent in those perilous times and that due to the force of external events, people did not behave properly, even when the war was over. This was a deep and moving story. I did, however, find the ending a little to surreal, but maybe if I were a Czech it would make a little more sense. Other than that, a well told, well acted movie that is well worth watching.
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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
We must help each other
27 Mar 2001
I don't think that "Divided we fall" was such a good choice of translation of this movie's name. I personally come from Slovakia, the neighboring country to the Czech Republic, and we understand each other languages - and as my title says, the true meaning is "We must help each other". And that's what is the movie about - about people, their will to help each other, the strenght and weakness of the human character. The DVD is already out in Europe and what I can say is that the movie hasn't lost any of it's charm with the transfer to the DVD. However, as for Europe usual, the DVD had just little to no extras, because of all the different languages they have to pack on the DVD. We will see, if the US-version is better. Of course, you will be able to check it, just look a little bit higher on your screen, there you'll find it ... As I said, we must help each other. Didn't I help you now?
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Gripping Story of the Holocaust
15 Jun 2004
Format:DVD
"Divided We Fall" is a great Czech Republic film from 2000, starring Bolek Polivka, Anna Siskova, and Csongor Kassai. It earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. It desplicts a couple, Josef and Maria, from Czechoslavakia (now Czech Republic and Slavakia) who's devastated that they are unable to bear children. Josef begins losing all hope in life. Little do they know that their lives will become affected by the Holocaust. Suddenly, David, one of his ex-employee's family members and a lone survivor of a Polish massacre, enters their apartment in search of help. They risk their lives to hide him from the Nazis.
Through these intense chain of events, the hard-hitting impact is always present. Such powerful theme keeps audiences watching closely. This powerful film desplicts the Holocaust's hardships wonderfully, brutal and beyond heartbreaking. The emotion aspect builds as lives change forever, namely Josef's renewed life outlook. The unique camera effects in certain scenes dig deeper into the characers' surroundings. Such film quality gives the brilliant plot its viewing enjoyment up to the surprising conclusion. The performers add their own sense of emotional value to this, namely Polivka, Siskova, and Kassai. Kassai's captivating performance as David alone offers the unforgettable experience through his character's life threatening struggles.
"Divided We Fall" is yet another great Holocaust-based film that will continue pleasing its audiences. This will not be forgotten by any of them.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Delightful!
29 Dec 2002
Format:DVD
This is a terrific, warm, and beautiful film. It successfully examines a cross section of the Nazi occupation period in Eastern Europe. It lovingly narrates the WWII experience of a handful of seemingly ordinary people. It elaborates on the troubled evolution of the complex relationship between people and things Czech, German and Jewish. It is endearing and uplfiting. The film subtly confronts and employs some of the stereotyped character types of the war and occupation era. But does so only to undermine and overturn them eventually, ever so gently. "Divided We Fall" is immensely funny in a traditionally Czech bittersweet manner. The entire cast is wonderful. The quirky soundtrack complements the film very well. Photography makes more than excellent use of dreamy natural light, and the movie is a visual joy as well. A highly recommended cinematic pleasure overall!
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