Encounter with an East Front Offender Personally
In the gripping new film "Tiger," directed by Dennis Gansel, audiences are drawn into the claustrophobic world of a German tank during the aftermath of the Battle of Stalingrad. The movie aims to delve into the psyche of soldiers and their inner conflicts, as they grapple with the brutal realities of war.
Gansel, known for his work on films like "Napola - Elite for the Führer," "The Wave," and the TV remake of "Das Boot," has based the movie on the experiences of real crew members of the Tiger tank. The film's narrative revolves around the five men portrayed as the tank crew, whose intense interactions represent participants confronting the horrors of war.
The movie is set on the Eastern Front and features an unreliable narrative of a Wehrmacht officer, offering a unique perspective on the psychological depth of those involved in the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front during WWII. However, the film does not aim to illustrate how commandants of the Wehrmacht created a victim mentality in another two-hour film.
The film's stylistic device of using extended periods of silence serves to heighten the tension and allow viewers to reflect on the silence themselves. Yet, over time, this device may lose its impact. Some particularly heinous atrocities committed by SS men are depicted off-screen to avoid being "virtually voyeuristic."
The movie's plot progresses slowly but inexorably towards a confrontation. The historical accuracy with which the excesses of the SS were depicted is remarkable. The film does not follow a traditional narrative structure and can be unpredictable, making it a thought-provoking exploration of war.
"Tiger" presents an unmediated clarity about wars, highlighting that not only combatants are targets, but also mothers and children. The movie reaches its climax with a confrontation that brings about the inevitable certainty of one's own guilt. In essence, the film is an honest confrontation with the guilt of our grandparents and great-grandparents, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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