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God Does Not Believe in Us Anymore
After his father is murdered by the Nazis in 1938, a young Viennese Jew named Ferry Tobler flees to Prague, where he joins forces with another expatriate and a sympathetic Czech relief worker. Together with other Jewish refugees, the three make their way to Paris, and, after spending time in a French prison camp, eventually escape to Marseille, from where they hope to sail to a safe port.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young Serbian boy living in a rural village in Yugoslavia during World War II. He witnesses the brutal realities of war and occupation, experiencing loss and displacement. Amidst the chaos and violence, he grapples with his innocence and tries to understand the human capacity for both cruelty and resilience.
Critical Reception
While not widely released internationally, 'God Does Not Believe in Us Anymore' is considered a poignant and powerful anti-war film within Serbian cinema. It is praised for its stark portrayal of the impact of conflict on ordinary people, particularly children. Critics often highlight its emotional depth and historical significance.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply moving and unflinching depiction of war's devastation.
Effectively conveys the loss of innocence through a child's perspective.
A historically significant and emotionally resonant film.
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Fun Fact
Goran Paskaljević, the director, often focused on themes of social commentary and the human condition in his films, and this movie is a prime example of his early work exploring the devastating effects of war.
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