Rodkin Never Fails
I have seen Rodkin's work from film school and was very happy to hear of his feature, "Big Heart City." I was also happy to see how Andrews' character tries to make things right after a long absence. It's a great story and a must-see.
Pleasing those who pay
This is an interesting portrayal of Germany in the 1930's. While Levi, the Jewish cattle trader is the focus of the movie, it is really just a frame around a bigger picture. While Levi sees life long friendships and business relationships severed in a short span, it's the motivation of those severing these ties that is the most telling part of the movie. As it is often the case, putting the right pressure on economic interests can lead to remarkable "change or heart" of those in opposition.
Mostly placid rural community gets disrupted by a railroad maintenance crew from Berlin who arrived to repair collapsed tunnel. The Berliners are vocal Nazi followers and clash with some of the villagers who have very low opinions of Hitler. But by and by, many of the villagers come around and try to please Berliners -- mostly due to fear of losing out economically. For example, a local farmer refuses to sell a cow to Levi, Jewish middle man who used to buys his cows for many...
bad b movie
This movie must have cost at least fifty dollars to make. Thay should have put that money to better use.
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