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Damals
Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a former lover in a harmless friendly meeting. Forced to resume her disrupted medical career, she worked in a Swiss clinic but, without the knowledge of the chief surgeon, Vera ordered a risky operation to be performed and was thereafter fired. Penniless, she then works in Spanish nightclubs in order to provide for herself and her child. After many years, she runs into her friend Frank again in one of these nightclubs...
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Plot Summary
In 1914, as war looms, a German aristocrat falls for a captivating Serbian dancer. Their forbidden romance is tested by the escalating political tensions and the outbreak of World War I. As their countries move towards conflict, they must confront the devastating consequences of war on their personal lives and their love.
Critical Reception
Damals is a German propaganda film from the Nazi era, reflecting the prevailing political climate and ideological messages of the time. Its historical reception is largely viewed through the lens of its wartime production, often criticized for its nationalistic undertones and historical inaccuracies rather than its cinematic merits. Contemporary reviews were likely influenced by state censorship and propaganda objectives.
What Reviewers Say
A wartime production laden with nationalistic sentiment.
Characterized by its historical context and propaganda intent.
Offers a glimpse into German cinema during the Nazi regime.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced during World War II and reflects the propaganda objectives of the Nazi regime, aiming to shape public opinion during wartime.
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