Eismayer

The once-controversial topic of gays in the military has settled down somewhat from its flashpoint status years ago (even if it's not yet everything that members of the LGBTQ+ community would like it to be). But, in the not-too-distant past, it was still a hot button topic, one that made life difficult for those in the military, especially for those in relationships who served together, despite guaranteed provisions against discrimination based on sexual orientation. Those are among the challenges addressed in writer-director David Wagner's third feature outing, a fact-based tale about a closeted (and married) tough-as-nails Austrian military drill sergeant (Gerhard Liebmann) who clandestinely falls for an out-and-proud recruit (Luka Dimic). While the story and sentiments are truly touching, the overall execution, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. Perhaps the biggest problem here is the screenplay, which is loaded with developments that unfold at an unrealistically fast pace, creating awkward transitions and, consequently, diminishing the picture's credibility. The effect of that is pacing that comes across as needlessly rushed, something that could have been resolved by simply taking a little more time to allow the narrative to develop, especially given the film's comparatively short 1:27:00 runtime. The character development feels exaggerated at times, too, with the sergeant vacillating wildly between over-the-top beast and tender loving partner and with the recruit appearing as a little too defiant and flamboyant to be convincing. And then there's the cinematography, which at times is so dark that it's virtually impossible for viewers to discern what's going on, particularly in an initial intimate sequence that's about as murky as the ocean floor. It's regrettable that this offering gets so much wrong, because it's a heartfelt story that deserves a more effective telling. There's a lot to be said for sharing a touching tale such as this, but the least its creators can do is tell it with earnest believability, something that's largely absent here.

When a closeted lieutenant eismayer falls for an openly gay soldier falak, he isn't sure what comes next. The first half of the film is strutting and play, between the lieutenant and the recruit. But eismayer and his wife finally have a moment of understanding. And when a health issue takes center stage, how will that affect everyone? Can falak and eismayer ever really have a relationship? One is old school, and has not had experience with the new, modern relationships. It's pretty simplistic, but good. Written and directed by david wagner. Has won a bunch of film fest awards. Filmed in austria and germany, acc to imdb.

I appreciate the honest perspective about a profound sensitive theme. The good performances, to. And, not the last, the message. A simple story of a seargent, tough, correct, brutal, in many occasions, good father and reasonable husband and the root of his behavior. A young, Yougoslavian man, recruit in Austrian Army Forces.

Their conflicts, connection, secret.

Few admitrable to touching scenes.

And beautiful way to not become victim of cliches.

Not the best film about this theme, but great for correct manner to use each detail as piece placed, in precise manner, to the fair place.

A virtue - the well use of suggestions as explanations for behavior of characters. And the ruined building in winter, remindig Andrei Tarkovski universe.

So, I like it can sounds strange. The respect for just a well crafted film is more normal. And for inspired acting.

It's hard to find shows with gay male leads and storylines. So when I came across this film; my attitude was I settle for this . It didn't look like much. It's an indie film, looks low budget, but the characters and storyline kept me glued to the movie. In fact I'd watch it again. During the climax of the movie is where I could not stop smiling.

There's just something indescribably beautiful about the characters the actors and storyline .

Gay love is amazing and beautiful and so were these two. And it's based off of a true story of the two men who are actually still enlisted active duty to this day.

I hope there's more films for us gay men in the future .

I am a hopeless romantic.... I was born (1972) nto a family of 14 and 8-boys and 5- -girls , I was the 3rd from the youngest...So many movies have won and broke my heart and it's it's for once in my life fulfilling after so much adversity and opposition regardless of what has been opposed either by family... Society and Religion. This movie transcends History documented and not before History was recorded...Know this. My Mother and Dad had a hard time as most do.. Dad born in in 1929 and Mom in 1933 was my greatest fear of losing.. They told me I was still their son and they would always love me.