My Neighbor Adolf
- 2022
- 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.3K
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In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Yaron Becker
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- (as Karol Yaron Becker)
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....as the banshees of of Inisherin although it isnt quite as good. The story is simple and well written and executed and the subject matter is treated with taste and respect. There is humour and sadness and the acting is superb and flawless. I have seen many professional critics seem to dislike it and I really cannot think why, nor do they really give their reasons in their reviews. I loved it. The 90 odd minutes flew over. I really think this is going to be one of those where you are betting off trusting the publics opinion as I get the feeling the critics tend to band together as they are afraid to go against the grain for fear of looking silly. Give it a go, it is well worth your time.
The movie "My Neighbor Adolf" is a comedy-drama that follows the story of a Holocaust survivor who believes his neighbor is Hitler and embarks on a mission to collect evidence to support his theory. Despite the heavy subject matter of the Holocaust and World War II, the movie manages to maintain a light tone. However, it falls short in terms of depth, direction, and script. While the plot has some originality, director Leon Prudovsky's inexperience may have contributed to the movie's lack of coherence.
David Hayman as the Polish character Mr. Polsky, and Udo Kier, as the German character Mr. Herzog, deliver very good performances in spite of the film's direction.
David Hayman as the Polish character Mr. Polsky, and Udo Kier, as the German character Mr. Herzog, deliver very good performances in spite of the film's direction.
Light comedy, well paced, cleverly scripted , difficult balance , albeit cleverly written narrative worth every second of an open minded viewers time.
As mentioned by others, ignore the so called professional reviewers , their salaries are controlled by their bosses ,!
Great under stated acting, no real tension, only gentle tense moments and thoughtful characterisations. The ending or finale, is also handled with lots of thoughtfulness and tact. Unique idea, even possible reality , this could have been a true story, albeit not, followed on from the private investigators in the TV documentary .......
As mentioned by others, ignore the so called professional reviewers , their salaries are controlled by their bosses ,!
Great under stated acting, no real tension, only gentle tense moments and thoughtful characterisations. The ending or finale, is also handled with lots of thoughtfulness and tact. Unique idea, even possible reality , this could have been a true story, albeit not, followed on from the private investigators in the TV documentary .......
Heartfelt and moving film about two neighbors. One is possibly Adolf Hitler and the other is a Holocaust survivor who is trying to understand his neighbor by spying with expensive photographic equipment and daring break-ins. Excellent acting, directing, overall a very thought-provoking and creative approach to a subject that is sensitive to a large audience. Highly recommended. I especially liked the portrayal of the new suspicious neighbor by veteran actor, Udo Kier, who is a very well-known actor in Europe and in the US for his many films, including Andy Warhol productions ("Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula"). In his early 20s he was considered the world's most handsome man.
My Neighbour Adolf (2022) Set in South America (Columbia) in 1960. We find a lonely old man, who is a concentration camp survivor a Polish Jew called Mr Polski. He's lost his whole family in the holocaust and now he is hiding from the world and his past. He falls out with his new elderly neighbour whose house borders his, when they argue over the the deeds of their respective houses and the building of a fence. Suspecting that the neighbour is Adolf Hitler, he can't convince the Israel embassy of Hitler's existence. Polski has to find the proof.
What we find is the developing relationship between the two men. Despite their obvious respective histories they slowly become friends.
The film does have its comic moments, I suspects it is marketed as a comedy. The underlying sadness prevails and that along with the two leads, David Hayman and Udo Keir are excellent and they make it a great gentle film. PS there is a twist which I won't give away. 7/10.
Summary: a film about friendship.
What we find is the developing relationship between the two men. Despite their obvious respective histories they slowly become friends.
The film does have its comic moments, I suspects it is marketed as a comedy. The underlying sadness prevails and that along with the two leads, David Hayman and Udo Keir are excellent and they make it a great gentle film. PS there is a twist which I won't give away. 7/10.
Summary: a film about friendship.
Did you know
- TriviaUdo Kier actually played Adolf Hitler in the tv series Hunters (2020)
- GoofsThough the movie is set in 1960, you can clearly see the book eclipse (Twilight Saga, released in 2007) on the bookshelf.
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- Also known as
- Mi vecino Adolf
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- Medellin, Colombia(location)
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- Gross worldwide
- $34,196
- Runtime
- 1h 36m(96 min)
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