Episode 175: Come and See
This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Elem Klimov's 1985 masterpiece of Soviet cinema Come and See, which follows a young boy (Alexei Kravchenko) through the horrors of Nazi-occupied Belarus in the Second World War. Topics include this film's treatment of war crimes, Hollywood's often romantic depiction of Nazis, the film's masterful cinematography and sound editing, and much more.
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Links
“And I looked, and behold a pale horse,” Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com
“There’s No Other War Movie as Horrifying, or Vital, as Come and See,” K. Austin Collins, Vanity Fair
“Deep Focus: Come and See,” Michael Sragow, Film Comment
“Come and See: Orphans of the Storm,” Mark Le Fanu, Criterion Collection
“Crimes Against Humanity,” Ari Aster, Film Comment