(Der Hauptmann)

The Captain (Der Hauptmann) thumb
Director: Robert Schwentke
Germany, France, Poland 2017
118 minutes
Cert: Club
 

 

A German army deserter finds a Nazi captain's uniform during the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority it suddenly grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers that cede to his every command - despite the suspicions of some.

Winner Jury Prize San Sebastián International Film Festival 2017