"Rosenstrasse" is a German film from almost 15 years ago written and directed by "Margarethe von Trotta". It runs for an impressive over 2 hours and was written and directed by Margarethe von Trotta. Based on what I have seen from her, I cannot understand why she is really acclaimed as a filmmaker here in Germany these days. Disapppointing and this adjective also applies to this film here. It is the epitome of a Maria Schrader movie. Seemingly emotional, sometimes heartbreaking story, beautiful sets and costumes, but a story that never feel authentic or compelling at all. I may be a bit biased, but I just don't see any acting talent in Schrader and it's a bit of a joke she is still getting lead roles in German films these days. Very limited actress and she is also the biggest weakness of the Golden-Globe nominated "Aimßee & Jaguar".
But back to this film here, it tells us the story of a couple women whose men are taken away from them during the days of Nazi Germany. The co-lead is played by Katja Riemann, who is better than Schrader, which is obviously not difficult at all but also not particularly memorable. The worst moment of the film were probably the chanting "We want our men back" scenes from a couple German women. They were clearly intended as moving and significant, but they seemed so amateurish and even cringeworthy. Apart from that, the film is also way too long for its own good with many insignificant scenes. The story it tells offered the possibility of a good film, but von Trotta certainly messed up with the script and the choice of Schrader playing the main character. A movie that is truly pretentious and empty and takes itself way too seriously. I do not recommend watching it. Thumbs down.
But back to this film here, it tells us the story of a couple women whose men are taken away from them during the days of Nazi Germany. The co-lead is played by Katja Riemann, who is better than Schrader, which is obviously not difficult at all but also not particularly memorable. The worst moment of the film were probably the chanting "We want our men back" scenes from a couple German women. They were clearly intended as moving and significant, but they seemed so amateurish and even cringeworthy. Apart from that, the film is also way too long for its own good with many insignificant scenes. The story it tells offered the possibility of a good film, but von Trotta certainly messed up with the script and the choice of Schrader playing the main character. A movie that is truly pretentious and empty and takes itself way too seriously. I do not recommend watching it. Thumbs down.