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The Search (1948) - Fred Zinnemann
This extremely moving piece on devastating effects of WW2, tells a story of a young Czechoslovakian boy (Ivan Jandl) who had been separated from his mother while in Aushwitz concentration camp. After he escapes a transit camp, he later befriends an American soldier (Montgomery Clift), while his mother (one of the rare survivors) is simultaneously looking for him.
In his film debut, Monty Clift shows why he became a star. His acting is so natural and genuine. But the best aspect of this film is young Ivan Jandl, who pulled of perhaps the best child performance I've ever seen alongside Briggite Fossey in Jeux Interdits. The chemistry between him and Clift's character was natural and heart warming. Shot in a post-war Germany, The Search perfectly reflects misery and hopelessness of all the young children that were affected by the consequences of the war, while at the same time providing glimpse of hope. I'll just say that "The Search" was one of the rare films that managed to bring a real emotional response out of me, with its raw realism and powerful presentation, that I was willing to ignore some of its minor flaws.
Highly recomended to all the folks who are looking for some less known flicks for 40's countdown .. Watch this underseen classic!
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This extremely moving piece on devastating effects of WW2, tells a story of a young Czechoslovakian boy (Ivan Jandl) who had been separated from his mother while in Aushwitz concentration camp. After he escapes a transit camp, he later befriends an American soldier (Montgomery Clift), while his mother (one of the rare survivors) is simultaneously looking for him.
In his film debut, Monty Clift shows why he became a star. His acting is so natural and genuine. But the best aspect of this film is young Ivan Jandl, who pulled of perhaps the best child performance I've ever seen alongside Briggite Fossey in Jeux Interdits. The chemistry between him and Clift's character was natural and heart warming. Shot in a post-war Germany, The Search perfectly reflects misery and hopelessness of all the young children that were affected by the consequences of the war, while at the same time providing glimpse of hope. I'll just say that "The Search" was one of the rare films that managed to bring a real emotional response out of me, with its raw realism and powerful presentation, that I was willing to ignore some of its minor flaws.
Highly recomended to all the folks who are looking for some less known flicks for 40's countdown .. Watch this underseen classic!
Rating: (IE: )