I love that the more Jojo realizes Elsa isn't a monster, the more Hitler becomes one.

Absurdism is one of the most powerful tools to combat horror and tyranny.

One nice detail I always like to point out, is that when imaginary Hitler keeps offering Jojo cigaretts, its not only a joke but also a reference to how little Jojo actually knows about the real Hitler, who was a convinced non-smoker.

I love what they did with the "Heil Hitler" gag when the Gestapo showed up. It's increasingly funny the more they do it, and then suddenly not funny at all when it's Elsa's turn.

Fun fact: Taika agreed to play the part of Hitler partially because he knew it would have pissed Hitler off to have a Jewish man portray him (Taika being half-Jewish).

JoJo's Mom (Scarlett Johansson) actually gives an early clue she's a German Resistance by always wearing bright red lipstick, While not illegal, Hitler thought bright lipstick "decadent". In the UK and USA, they actually marketed a bright shade called "Liberty Red"

"Go and shoot anybody that doesn't look like us." Was there ever a more perfect line in a movie to describe the absurdity of war?

The uniform Captain K designed had a pink triangle on it, the symbol the Nazis would put on homosexuals to mark them to be sent to the camps.

"she's the rabbit" I'm afraid to say but the metaphor went over my head. Your reaction made me realize it as well and made me appreciate the film even more. Thank you

It's no coincidence that Captain K & Finkel show up while the Gestapo are searching Jojo's house for information about other resistance members. He heard about Rosie's execution or noticed her hanging in the square and rushed over to check on Jojo.

I love how this movie perfectly captures the absurdity of war and fascism from a kids perspective. My grandfather was born in '33 when the nazis took over so he was just 12 when the war ended. He told me how they were indoctrinated in schooland how it was a process as a kid to outgrow that indoctrinatiom. He alsways had so much sorrow in his voice when talking about that. He made it a point to make friends all over the world because in his words"back then we would habe seen each other as enemies, we need to celebrate being able to sit at one table and drink tea together".

I think you're the first reactors I've seen who actually cared about the moment with "See that American? Go give him a hug" - which I always found absolutely terrifying, in a human sense.

During the Nazi reign Kids in Germany were tought the party always comes first, to listen to them over their parents. So the Anti Nazi adults were too scared to set their kids straight, in case they accidentally or intentionally sold them out. It's a clever movie, and smart by keeping it PG13. It shows kids how to think for themselves, and to not just assume that what is going on around you is true or right. There are Seminary schools now that use this movie as a teaching tool.

In my opinion Taika Waititi is the best example of someone taking the torch from Mel Brooks and carrying it forward. When most wanted to hide or forget the horrors of Hitler and the nazis, Brooks relentlessly made fun of them. Recognising how powerful a weapon laughter can be, he managed to reduce them into a joke while never letting us forget.

His mother was already captured when the Gestapo came to his house, notice when Sam Rockwell aka Captain Klenzendorf than arrived at his house as well, he came on JoJo's mother's bicycle. He knew they were gonna check the house for anything they could find.

It took me watching a reaction to realize that the general and his "assistant" were gay men, another group they persecuted, and that's why they helped out the girl and etc. They knew the mother was dead and went to the house to try to salvage the situation. And I'm a gay man xD You caught on before me haha.

Fun Fact: Taika started researching Hitler to play the role, then decided to do it this way because (his words) "F**k Hitler". Taika is part indigenous New Zealander (Maori) who fought with the allies in WW2, and part Jewish. He would have been among the first to be 'cleansed' by Hitler. So Taika was more than happy to make a mockery of him, while showing the horrors, tragedy and stupidity of this war. As an unrelated thought, I wonder who will Play Putin in future movies?

Taika walked a razers edge making this movie, and he nailed it. There's so many ways he could offended so many people. He was respectful of the common germans and the jews.

I just want to say that Thomasin McKenzie gave an amazing performance here, confident and scared at the same time. She really owned that role.

Just remember that the imaginary Hitler that Jojo sees and interacts with is a a coping mechanism. The Hitler he sees is what Jojo believes the real life Hitler to be. That’s why the Taika Waititi Hitler acts like a child.

The crazy custom uniforms that Captain K and Finkle(the two who were gay) wore in the final battle both had upside down pink triangles on them. The pink triangles were the symbols that homosexuals were made to wear in concentration camps. Decades later, an upside-down version of the pink triangle began to be used as a symbol of queer resistance and is still used today.

I'm convinced the butterfly was the mother's spirit. She wanted to be found and for JoJo to find her remains.

I loved your commentary. I cried along with you. I loved how you went from “Why would anyone suggest this movie to us?” To an appreciation of a brilliant movie.

In the scene with the executed People hanging on the gallows, (12:09) there is a sign which says: "We betrayed the German people". They might have helped Jews, they might have told people, that war is a bad thing. They did what they could - and they were killed.

All three of these kids nailed it. The movie did an academy award. Scarlett Johansson should have won best supporting.

This movie is so beautiful and heart wrenching. I never thought I'd experience it again but through the lens of someone who's jewish. Amazing reaction

The progression of the tone of the movie was jojos perspective changing as he matured and learned. Started optimistic naive and upbeat, and ended with stark reality. At the beginning he was totally and blindly accepting, later went back and forth struggling with himself, and finally needing to grow up, provide food, etc, and deal with reality for what it really was.

One of the best movies ever! A real rollercoaster! Captain K came to Jojo's house to tell him his mother was dead. He brought her bicycle with him there. And he knew Inge, and knew she was dead, so he knew for sure Elsa was lying. That's why he asked Elsa for her papers so quickly and harshly, so that the Gestapo wouldn't see the papers and the photo. Because he knew that would have given her away immediately. His comment when he gave the papers back to Elsa was telling too, "get a new photo, you look like a ghost in this one". Because he knew Inge was dead, so her photo was now a photo of a ghost. Oh, and the Gestapo weren't looking for Elsa. They clearly were searching for papers, no human could hide in a stack of books on a table, or the other places they searched. That was because they had caught Jojo's mother leaving anti-war pamphlets, swiftly hanged her, and now they were looking for clues to who she might have been working with. They had no idea she was also hiding a Jew.

It was interesting to watch how your reaction changed during the film. Also you are the first Jewish people I've seen react to this, I can see the mental struggle going on. This film is pretty unique and the young actors were really great.

The mother is Scarlett Johansson, the highest paid actress in Hollywood. She has a Danish father and an American mother of Polish-Jewish ancestry, so she has dual Danish-American citizenship.

The point of this movie was simply an indoctrinated innocent child's view of the war, and his gradual realization that he has been misled, that it is evil, and he is on the wrong side. Also it was lampooning just how ridiculous the whole 'Nazi Super Race' schtick was... a fine balance between comedy and horror. Incidentally, the Hitler Youth camp was very close to the real thing, believe it or not! So refreshing, too, to see the Jewish girl showing some attitude, and not portrayed as a meek victim as is so often the case.

"What did they do?" "What they could."

I think you guys are the first reactors I watch to understand the weight of the "heil hitler" scene. How it's turned into a joke as every one says it in loop to each other, but when she has to say it, it sinks the feeling even more because you just laughed at it a second ago. Thanks for your reaction

Taika won the Oscar for this film for a reason. If you get a chance, I’d recommend watching the interviews he and the kids did when promoting it.

The boy who played JoJo did such a great job, I was so sad when JoJo was left on his own.

Although it seems like a parody, it was a great way to show how easy it is to indoctrinate the youth. How being afraid, and hateful is learned. And how no matter what we’re told about a group of people we should only be basing our opinions off of our first hand experiences with individuals. Because in the end, we are all the same, Our blood is all the same color. We are all children of this planet. Deep down, we all want the same thing. A chance to experience the one life we’ve been given. I really liked the character of the officer. A lot of those German soldiers only fought for Germany because if they didn’t, they would’ve been killed. It was clear he was gay, and it was clear he not only knew about JoJo‘s mother’s work, but possibly worked with her from the inside. These secret heroes existed back then, and we don’t even know their names. 😢

This film throws everyone for a loop. The story is told so brilliantly. We start through the eyes of a 10-year old who see the world through wondrous, innocent eyes... taught to hate... fascinated by the chanting and the symbols... a club to belong to... uniforms.. a sense of belonging... then reality slowly creeps in... a bit at a time... through humanity, empathy, and morality. They give you so many bits and pieces that bond you with the characters. Genuine humor. Genuine horror. The scene where JoJo's follows the butterfly and that leads to the reaveal that his mother is hanging is one of the most iconic moments in film. It's so totally heartbreaking. But this film doesn't end it there... it continues with the thread of hope. That there can be something better. They did what they could. I can't watch this film without laughing and crying. I can't watch this film without thinking of Anne Frank and all the children trapped in that madness. This should be shown in schools. The rising tide of fascism is still with us. We ALL need to do what we can. Some other films that I think you'll love (unrelated to the subject matter, but still brilliant films you'll long remember: "STRANGER THAN FICTION," CHILDREN OF MEN," "PLEASANTVILLE," and "GRAVITY." Thank you this wonderful reaction. Really thoughtful commentary. You get a follow from me. Cheers!

Loved when you both said Damn! in unison when Elsa says the line about descending from those who wrestle angels and kill giants. It's a great line. BTW I saw this movie at a conference with Jewish child psychiatrists some of which had family die in the camps, and that was quite an experience. I think this script is a masterpiece. I bet you would have bet money there was no way a movie about a kid with Hitler as an imaginary friend was going to make Jews laugh out loud.

One of the most amazing takedowns of Nazi ideology I've ever seen. Heartbreaking and joyous. I also love how Sam rockwells last scene is him trying to save JoJo by attacking him. He knew he was going to die, but he did everything he could to save Jojos life. And he covers for the girl when she gets the birthday wrong.

Great reaction. What the critics didn't like about Jojo Rabbit were the tonal shifts, and that's one thing i really enjoy about this film.

"I thought he was a crazy kid in America". Actually lol'd at that one. And the movie, one of the best I've seen in years.

The tonal shift in this movie was such a gut punch when I first watched it. Sobbed so much. I find your reaction to this absolutely fascinating.

I can honestly say this was my favorite heartfelt reaction to this movie.

I believe your reactions to this movie were perfect and exactly what Waititi was going for.

'Nobody wins in a war.' So true. Hugs.

I saw this at the cinema on my own, just walked in because it was cold and I had nowhere else to be. It was SUCH a sweet movie.... I cried at the end... then laughed... then cried some more. Just sat there in tears till the end of the credits. Not been moved so much by a movie in a very long time. Europe, Kosovo, Georgia, The Rohinga, Ukraine, Palestinians... It never ends. So, we must always do what we can - and we can always ALWAYS do more.

The music choices were incredibly appropriate. The Beatles were doing concerts in Hamburg just before they became really famous, so of course they released German versions of their early hits. "Heroes" was made when Bowie was living in West Berlin, so very appropriate to the place, and again naturally Bowie made a German language version too.

It's so amazing how well they captured Jojo's view of the world as he grew and evolved. Bright, idyllic colors in the beginning. Fun. Playful. 10 years old. Those things fray at the edges as he begins to see the real world. When he finds his mother in the square, everything becomes grittier, greyer, and more real. Hitler's character is key too, rants like the actual person creeping in here and there as realization grows. So perfectly paced with the audience's emotions played in just the right ways at just the right places. A beautiful film.

20 minutes into the reaction and every time I love that they didn't bother even trying like actual German accents or anything, they just did a random fake accent xD If you watch closely they did several little things like that to not give any respect to the "yatzees". Many of the things they had some do are directly things that they would've found shameful at the time as an added mockery. I am mixed, my grandmother was a Jewish teenage girl (17), and my grandfather a German boy (18). He had just finished a mandatory boot camp enlistment and the "yatzees" were taking over the Germany. He realized where things were heading, and convinced her to run away to another country with him to get married. They paid for some travel papers, and sailed out of the continent before the war. My grandma tried telling some people to come with and leave but no one believed them and thought she was crazy and that they were both just a young couple trying to elope. After the war, when she went back, no one she knew was still alive. She passed away last year, and till the day she died her biggest regret in life was that she didn't try harder to convince people to go with her. I hope that wherever she is now, she is with them again, and they let her know it was not her fault.

Ok, I think this may now be my favorite reaction video. This was wholesome, skeptical and honest, which are the most important aspects of a reaction video. You've gained a subscriber.

You two got me crying, powerful movie with a message that resonates today, dehumanising people to make atrocities possible.

This is one of those movies I'm still surprised got made, that's so hard to even tell people to watch cuz... how do you tell someone, "It's kind of a comedy about a nazi youth boy who has an imaginary hitler friend" and not sound insane lol. I even try to go, "But they did a good job and it's actually pretty deep and.... and they're walking away thinking I'm crazy" haha!

I love this film. There is so much horrible beauty in it, so much tragic comedy, but at its very center, a shimmering truth that outshines the lie.

It took me 2 years to watch this after it came out, was worried it would just break my heart, and then I finally watched it and of course it did break my heart, but it is also became one of my top 5 films of all time. Thanks for posting, ✌️

There is an absurdity to the whole Nazi ideology. It's hard to see underneath the hate and death and impact they had on the world; how could you possibly talk about Nazis without addressing that? But it was absurd; the movie all but stated it outright: "This is just a picture of my stupid head!" "That's where we live. In your head." This movie is so clever because that's the knife edge it rides on: absurdity. If it leaned too far to either side it would have been a joke, and been insulting. But by revealing the absurdity and then playing it straight - showing what that absurdity led to, the consequences it had - it can be both hilarious and horrifying. The brilliance of this movie is how it manages to do both. We must all welcome an education, especially in history and critical thinking skills, and use that knowledge to see absurdity for what it is, and to dismiss it before it becomes a phenomenon so powerful that people get hurt. It is so very important that we use our brains. If we don't...... someone else will use them for us.

When the KZfaq algorithm actually recommends a good channel! Great film Great reaction Awesome pair of siblings! Can't wait to go through your other reactions :)

Top-tier reaction. I love the way the same idea hits both of you and you recoil at the same time.

I've now seen this movie twice in full and more than that in YT reactions, and Captain K's sacrifice at the end still gets me every time. The whole film is very effective.

People use the phrases 'brilliant' and 'emotional rollercoaster' flippantly sometimes. This movie is absolutely both.

My father was in Berlin when the russians came into the city. He was 9 and was abused as ammo carrier. So he ran through streets, under fire by the russians, over rubble and over dead bodies. He told me how he was trapped in a destroyed house once with a bag full of ammo and 2 granates while the russians where searching for him. War is disgusting

“It’s not going to be a sad movie” famous last words

The bike the german commander says had a flat is the bicycle of Jojo's mother. He brought it back after she was taken away

While I understand your discomfort, this isn't just a ridiculous parody. Its good to remember that these were real people and the H Youth were actually going to camps & training to become good soldiers. Just because we're disgusted by the things that happened, that doesn't mean we should imagine that they were monsters. We should be aware that it could happen again if we drop our guard.

This is absolutely a movie where you really don't know how to feel from one moment to the next. It is absolutely a parody at some points and then at others it makes you want to cry. The thing that really got me is that I believe that JoJo always knew how to tie his shoes. But he liked having hi smother do it for him. It made him feel loved and cared for...which is why he tied his mothers shoes while she hung there and why he tied Elsa's shoes before they walked out the door. For JoJo it was an act of love and caring.

Taika loves a balance of absurdism and crushing reality in his films, it’s kinda his signature at this point. The studio would only green light the film if Taika took on the role as imaginary moustache man and he eventually agreed to take the role believing that him being both Māori and Jewish would’ve pissed Hitler off. Totally agree and I don’t think anyone else could’ve done the role. This film was the first big role either of the child actors had taken on and I think they did wonderfully they both do every emotion the character feels such justice. You can rewatch this film a million times and still notice something new. Captain K mentioning a totally avoidable ‘accident’ that got him demoted, him telling jojo to tell him or finkle if he finds a Jew so *they* can tell someone, him and finkle showing up to jojo’s house with his mother’s bike, the pink triangles on his final uniform. Jojo’s mother wearing liberty red lipstick and a matching color on her shoes, ‘what did they do?’ “What they could”/“she’s doing what she can”, his mother wearing modified/faux victory rolls in her hair sometimes the list goes on and on and on. New Zealand often has a bit of a weird relationship with international wars, as a British colony we sided with them for the two world wars which worked out alright but since our military and nation wasn’t well established we were typically forced into dangerous situations to do grunt work and then get no ‘glory’. While our own soldiers were stationed overseas, American soldiers had been stationed in NZ to form a defence against a possible attack from Japan but the American soldiers decided to try and bar Māori service members from military bars and the ensuing battle resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers. All of this to say that NZ, where the director of this movie is from, has a bit of a different perspective on the war. I think that’s at least in part why this film is so different from any other period pieces in this setting.

It's interesting how yall go from being very uncomfortable to starting to get the movie. Sometimes to get people to learn a lesson is through comedy. Alot of people need lessons right now. We need more love and less hate.

Thank you for making this reaction. A friend told me about this movie not very long ago. I loved it and, of course, started watching reactions to it. I think yours was the first I've seen where there was a connection of any kind to the history of that time. Your emotions were very out front and poignant and I cried about twice as much as I usually do. Thank you for taking the risk and baring your tears and fears on video. Reactions like that aren't mere entertainment; they are shared humanity. For a third time... Thank you.

Really beautiful reaction -- I was so worried for you in the beginning, because I knew it was tough to watch, but the ending really made it worthwhile. And your commentaries were so moving to me about angels and the heroes willing to sacrifice for others, even people they don't know, because we are all people and all connected.

I’ve seen this movie so many times and I never fail to cry several times throughout the last half of the film. I was nervous you two would turn the movie off but am so happy you continued and experienced how beautiful and brilliant it is. One of my favorite films!

About people to decided to help, even if they didn't even know the person they helped. I read a book once about people like that. I think the stories came from an institution in Israel that is collecting stories like that, something like a memorial to those with kind hearts, or something. It had famous people like Raoul Wallenberg, Oskar Schindler, and Giorgio Perlasca (the Italian fascist who saved thousands of Jews), of course. But also unknown people. There was this instance when someone probably had tipped the Gestapo off that a German family were hiding Jews. So German soldiers arrived and searched the place. One of the German soldiers opened a door to a small space, very much like the one Elsa was hiding in, and shone his flashlight in there. He must have seen the scared faces of the Jewish family hiding in there, but he just paused for a second, closed the door, and yelled "Nothing here either!" and walked away. The family lived to tell the story. He was also a hero, even if not as well known as Wallenberg or Schindler. If someone had double checked, he could have been hanged. Just a small decision on his part, but a very dangerous one. I guess Captain K in this movie is sort of a tip of the hat to people like that. Maybe they didn't do much to resist, but they did something. And that something showed they had a heart.

This movie is always heart-wrenching to watch, but all those moments became even more poignant seeing your emotions and reactions. Thank you for sharing.

thank you for watching the whole thing. you both appreciate the difficultly in making, and being in a film like this.

Guys, you guys seem really sweet and awesome too! I am a Palestinian/Jordanian and would love to just say that what is happening in that part of the world is heartbreaking 😥😢 but i hope someday there will be genuine peace and that all corruption from everywhere will end. I cry when i see mothers and children dying from both sides cause that is humanity. Anyway, much love and peace❤❤ 🇵🇸 🇮🇱

I’ve watched so many reactions to this movie. This was BY FAR the best. You two were on top of every moment, every joke, every sorrow. Thank you. I will be looking forward to more. ❤

This movie always makes me cry but seeing your reactions to it just doubled the emotions for me. I was sobbing my eyes out with you.

Incisive and perceptive reaction. I know this one would be difficult for you--it was difficult for me to even imagine how this could work. But it really did. It's great on so many levels. How can one movie be parody, dramatically intense, frightening, reassuring, very touching, slapstick and heartbreaking? I'm not sure how exactly to describe this in a shorthand version. One of the best movies I have seen in years.

Great reaction guys! The film is emotional on it's own, your reaction made it even more moving. And for some of us that are older, the Bowie song at the end is even more emotional as this film came out not long after he died.

This is one of the most moving reaction videos I have ever seen. 1. “This is a complicated movie.” 2. “Such a rollercoaster.” Two statements that are so simple and yet hit the nail on the head. Complicated, indeed. From living in Germany as a child to studying German in my American high school to doing part of my university studies in Germany and Czechoslovakia, all my life I have been deeply absorbed in studying the psychology of fascism and how it happens in educated, modernized societies. This is one of the better movies I’ve seen in the past few years, as it demonstrates a young boy’s desire to be part of something larger than himself, how easy it is to create monsters out of the “other” when it serves a purpose, and the boy’s struggle within his own psyche, represented by his arguments with his imaginary Hitler.

I watch every reaction to this movie I can find. Yours? Yours is the best I’ve seen.

There's no TV in those days. The movie was made by Taika Waititi, whose mother is Jewish, so I guess that makes him pretty much Jewish. He's Māori from NZ (like me) and this is classic Kiwi humour. We in NZ expected NO-ONE else in the world to get this movie, so we're surprised so many overseas people liked it.

So glad you two finally watched this. Appreciate your reaction.

Thank you for doing this, you two had insights that never crossed my mind. Thank you especially to Ayala for publishing this after finding it hard to watch.

Fantastic reaction guys, this is one of my all time favourite films, laugh cry and deep, so glad you got through it. New sub and much love from 🇬🇧

The subject matter of this movie was dealt with so brilliantly. One of my favourite movies.

Thank you for sharing this reaction with us. It was hard to watch you watch this movie. I can't imagine how difficult it was as a Jewish person to experience this film, and I appreciate you both for not only going through that experience but also sharing it for our mutual benefit. It makes me happy to see where you ultimately landed on this film; it was very cathartic but it was a hard-won catharsis. Thank you again.

This is a classic! So glad you stuck with it!

This is one of my favorite films. Watching the reaction to his mothers death contrasted by the reaction to them dancing at the end? Wonderful. Taika knocked it out of the park with this one.

You wasn't the only ones who went in and was prepared to what there came. We thought we was to see a parody of nazis... but got that... and soo much more. Just a roller-coaster of emotions. That scene where he sees the shoes... god damn broke us.

Seen a few reactions but yours is one of the best I've viewed thus far to this movie. Cheers.

Notice how Captain K got to the house.just in time. Yes he knew what was going on. Then he saved Jojo at the end. This movie is an emotional roller coaster and I am glad more people are seeing this. Your reaction was fun to watch. You are doing Band of Brothers, I am very excited to subscribe

I've seen the movie before, so I was morbidly curious to see your reactions. Thank you for sharing your experience. This was so emotional to watch with the added layers of watching you two. There were a few things I took for granted the first time that you helped me see a different way this time and I thank you for giving me a different perspective. ❤

When I saw you were reacting to this film, I expected a different perspective from other reactors and was not disappointed. You anticipated plot points that others miss, yet jump to conclusions that aren't there. Really reinforces how everyone has a unique life experience. Thank you very much for this reaction video.

Love this movie. Great reaction. I thought of the White Rose Society and Sophie Scholl when I realized what Scarlett Johansson character role was.

You got it, the girl is the rabbit. Rabbits hides in holes when there is danger, and run free when the danger is gone. Also, the shoe laces, the rhyme for children to teach them how do it goes: "“Bunny ears, bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss-crossed the tree, trying to catch me. Bunny ears, bunny ears, jumped into the hole, Popped out of the other side beautiful and bold.” By the end of the movie, that just what she did, she popped out beautiful and bold.

If "Schindler's List" makes you cry, "Jojo Rabbit" will destroy you, this movie is excellence

I'm new to your channel. I have to say I'm so moved by y'alls reaction to this movie. It really covers every emotion and it is hard to watch. I appreciate y'alls reactions and commentary to this movie. New sub and I look forward to more of y'alls content!

I think it shows the power of indoctrination, and has a good lesson for all of us - not just nazis, but it calls us to question our own biases.

Hey guys! Found your channel today. Love Jojo Rabbit as a movie! Being able to take such an extremely dark topic and balance the line between humor, tension and such a sensitive topic to create a movie that brings both laughter and tears is just incredible. Plus, seeing it through the eyes of a brainwashed child is really a unique way of doing it. In the start everything is just fun, joy, a lot of colors, but as Jojo grows as a character and finds out the reality of what war is and what might happen to the girl he started to care for the movie also gets a lot less colorful and more grey, blue and toned down. Anyways! Enjoyed your reaction! Looking forward to more! And lets see your channel grow :)

German here. The movie itself is a masterpiece and has a lot of knowledge/research behind it. My grandpa told me about those HJ etc camps. He said they played a lot of games there, and as a kid it was a lot of fun - playing games, sports, building teamspirit, singing songs together etc. Only when he got older he realized the propaganda and preparation for war behind those games.... Not every German was a Nazi (for example: huge difference between the official army and Hitlers private army (SS), the different political parties of the Weimar republic, the resistance later etc) and not all Nazis were German (Nazi partie in the US, SS-troops from other countries etc.) - at least in the beginning. Hitler was in prison for a reason. Later people didn´t have much of a choice. Everything was controlled by Nazis and thanks to the brainwashing noone knew whom to thrust - just look at North Korea today and you will get an idea of how society worked back then. Nazis came to power before WW2, so children growing up back then knew nothing else - hence your own children might turn you in... if not them, your neighbors or someone else might. My grandpa joined the army as a teenager on his own- as technician - to escape forced recruitment (which indeed happened shortly after) and being send to the frontlines. He was still forced to fight. He had to join some battle in a forest during night. He told me he didn´t want to kill anyone- so he randomly shot into the night, so that his own officer might not get suspicious and shot him. He told me that there were rumors about the jews taken away - but noone knew what exactly was happening to them and what was true, what was propaganda from the enemies etc...(those near death camps clearly knew, but the death camps often weren´t in Germany, the nazis even made propaganda movies in the beginning showing how great jews were treated (which was of course not true), SS troops weren´t the regular army and often came after them to kill the civilians) - you couldn´t ask or talk about the topic with anyone. In a world where everyone fears everyone there is noone to trust. The thinking in general was also very different back then - all over the world. Equality of races, gender, freedom of religion and modern democracy are all pretty new inventions of the 20th century- and they are not guaranteed. Killing for religion, race etc is sadly still a thing, and democracy can die fast (russia, storm on the capitol in the US etc). Even with modern options to educate yourself brainwashing still works in many countries- for example in russia, schoolbooks were just changed to fit the narrative behind the Ukraine war....

I haven't even watched yet but so excited, been waiting for this since near the start of the channel. Not to brag but I might have been the first to ask for this movie to see what you two thought of it. Time to watch!