Great Film for Musicians

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2005)

As a musician, I have to say that this was one of my favourite films. Perhaps only because I enjoy history as well, and this was so well done. I have seen it three times now, and every time I am again in awe of the main character's courage and strength. If you've ever seen The Legend of 1900 and enjoyed it, you should be happy to hear that this movie is similar in nature and scope. The strength of the story and plot line is admirable, especially considering that much of the movie is set with one character and little to no dialog. This movie really takes you into a war-torn place and makes you understand how it feels to be truly alone in the world - without even the comfort of music. Compared to other holocaust movies, I would still rank it near the top, even close to Schindler's List in it's mood. A great show for people who want more than just entertainment, it has a wonderful story, and is very well acted. A must-see for musicians and history buffs everywhere.