Another Important And Powerful Set Of German Classics
When the first DVD compilation of these "Classics" arrived in June, I was pretty excited by the films included in the mix. Just from a historical perspective, that set boasted two essential movies: "Naked Among Wolves" (the first German film to deal directly with life inside a concentration camp) and "The Murderers Are Among Us" (the first feature film produced in post-war Germany). With "I Was Nineteen" and "The Gleiwitz Case," the set was as solid and noteworthy as could be. I was decidedly less familiar with he titles included in Volume Two and slightly more skeptical of the classic label being bandied about--but, I must say, I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the films included. Three of the pieces are incredibly strong and hold up well today and the remaining film is an eclectic mix of post-war recriminations and Cold War propaganda. If interested in the topic, I would consider this another winning collection. I wish the quality of the prints had been stepped up from...
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