Hitler's Grave

daryush shokof makes a commitment to break taboos every time he gets a chance making a movie.however, with Hitler,s grave he has done more than just making a movie.i rather say a most subtle film i have seen from him yet.it is a story that not only touches different layers of current world conflicts (Moslems and the Jews)but, directs us to a window of opportunity so smoothly that one can simply and easily agree there is nothing wrong with having no religion. this is actually what the film preaches above all the other statements about the world famous"infamous Iranian regime". he is very successful to tell the story with wit and passion, as Taies Farzan delivers her role equally at her best but so do almost all other wonderful actors in the film (except for some new comers and or relatively extra type of cast that do disturb very nice scenes on occasions,"the police officers at the synagogue are just simply not up to their roles). Vadim Glowna is great. Pierre Kiwitt does a good job and the complete story works like a half classic old movie that you do not want to miss. a solid 10 for this very refreshing new film by shokof

Hitler's Grave surprised me amongst all films in 2012 and touched me as one of the most original films i had ever seen. however, i read many places that Shokof is well known for being an original artist.now i really like to see films from him, and question myself how come i never saw any films by him till now?! is it because he is so original? weird?! strange that so many great filmmakers go unrecognized. anyway, this film should get much attention from all those who do not like racism, restricted religion codes and freedom above all.but that said , it is also the film that all Nazis would hate to ever come across to.racists are doomed to destruction when they have one word to say in the theater.yes, it is really a courageous film from any and many perspectives as well.i also read "since i really wanted to know about this artist, filmmaker" that he was even kidnapped for his works and belief. now, how in the world did he really make such a film?! and now that such a rarity has come to exist, how do the world of cinema goes about ignoring it? i read that it was rejected by all major film festivals until it finally landed the major awards at some festival in Los Angeles? the film is full of great lines.the actors or rather say, the lead actors are all great.the lead actress is overwhelming in her portray of the dazed and confused Iranian Moslem woman who now searches freedom and is up to deliver a promise that is more important to her than her own life. the ending of the picture alone is worth all the every pleasurable minute one sits through this great movie.a down out eye opener in all aspects as i would recommend this film to all and every human being who would really rather see a great film than just spend money and pop corn for films as business as usual watch it and vote for it for the best film of the year in many categories starting with the best original script to the best actress and directing and the film , not to forget the strange music score that adds to the wholesomeness of this very masterfully executed feature film.

not just the best movie from 2011, but in my opinion this incredibly brave picture puts its words where its mouth is and makes one wonder how in the world have we all been hiding behind scripts and mainstream life of movies for so many years.daryush Shokof and his films prove to me that soon we would be witness to a whole new kind of scripts, and concepts in the world of movie making. he sets standards for all not to follow the rest of the film producing companies as if we needed food from them. he showed a whole crowd of movie goers in recent years that there is really a chance to do different type of films and stand proud to have had done them , even though it could mean that his films will never be screened. well, for me Hitler's Grave does all it wants to do in the name of movies and breaks one strongest taboos in the world that the time has come to live in religion free societies. i give this one of a kind picture a loud 10

i just saw this great and brave film in LA.it is really a simple movie with a heart of gold, and done masterfully by Shokof whose Asudem and Seven Servants brought my attention to the works of this very interesting artist.it seems that he makes movies with really tight budgets but the concepts never let you feel the essence of the filmmaking qualities to give away as he quiet powerfully blends all the necessary elements together in order to deliver the film as an original work no matter what the film is all about anyway.Hitler's Grave has all those ingredients to make it a winner as the sleeper of the year. i never heard of the movie until it was brought to my attention through a simple mail . i saw it and the powerful story, start scenes and follow up drama grabbed my feelings and pinned me down to the seat till very last second.some actors are openly not up to the situations but others such as the lead actress; and or Vadim Glowna, and almost all the other major positions are right on the dot.most specifically is the concept of the film and the script that in my opinion stand out to be a righteous contender for the Oscars this year.the bravery of it both can place this very courageous film that is sincerely a world apart from all other Iranian films i have seen so far in all these years.it delivers a realistic, balanced and way too open of an ending that one is challenged to believe it is all possible to end of with such a concept in our world of conflicts these days and be a believer that it is also the right way to think. i loved this movie and have much more respect for this grand thinker every time i see a new work from him.see this film wherever you get a chance while it will stay with you for some time before you long for another Shokof film.

why should movies be still made? why should people watch them anymore?9 out of 10 American films are just dead boring from start to the end but the work because we are now used to them. like the movies are a simple casual usual part of everybody's life. like getting up in the morning and .well i don't know .may be drink a glass of water.it is boring to know that we sleep, then wake up and eat, but it is essential. its just how the movies have become. even though they are mostly boring but we have accepted them as essential, until one sees films by certain filmmakers like Shokof. i knew i was about to see something different, funny, brave, and challenging in the mere meaning of all those words when i saw Hitler's Grave. Shokof makes his best movie (in my opinion) if we consider this to be his first film ever to appeal to a widest group of people globally, but that is not why i loved this film. it is because Shokof proves to the viewer that the best of the artists can or should also be able to be casual, easy, simple, and most importantly clear in form and explanation. the story is provocative when a Moslem girl from Iran goes to deliver two promises in Berlin. she has made the promises to her brother just minutes before he dies out of injuries received by the Iranian Thugs in prisons of Iranian Regime and during the recent presidential election mass uprising. she should first find Hitler's grave and then onto the second monumental promise. the movie confronts much serious issues in the whole world in relation to Europe, religions, philosophy, mysteries of life on Earth, and....so much more but you would never once find this mandatory to read in between the lines cause the whole thing is extraordinarily constructed and executed to the end. Vadim Glowna plays the role of the Rabbi magnificently and has a magical moment when he tells the beautiful Taies Farzan (plays the role of the girl wonderfully and well crafted)the secrets about life on Earth; we people on earth have clubs of mystery lovers and goes on saying we make mysteries about things to create stories bigger than life; what really happened to Marilynn Monroe? who really killed Kennedy?what truly happened to Michael Jackson.. the script is fresh, lines are remarkable, actors are all on the point and deliver their best i have seen from any of them. Taies Farzan and Pierre Kiwitt should play a pair again. they look fantastic together, and Pierre delivers greatly. Björnsson is flawless, and all over , this movie works because it stays with the core senses of human values, and does not try to be over the viewers intellect. Shokof's best movie gets a 10 from me. i wish this amazing artist all the best with this one. destined to succeed.