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By JK Sooja
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Antifascism drama fails to inspire; cursing, violence, drugs
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And Tomorrow the Entire World
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What's the Story?
AND TOMORROW THE ENTIRE WORLD is about Luisa (Mala Emde), a wealthy law student who joins a group of resistance-minded, communal-living, peacefully-protesting antifascists. Yet some of them, like the charismatic Alfa (Noah Saavedra), might want more than just song singing and banner painting. Some think that everyone just laughs at them. How might they get everyone to take them seriously? After all, the Nazis don't care about them, so why should they care about the Nazis? Ultimately, how far will they be willing to go?
Is It Any Good?
This German drama doesn't add anything new to the "how far will a peaceful group push violence as a means of resistance" formula. While there's a lot to admire in And Tomorrow the Entire World (the acting, writing, and overall production quality is top-tier), there's also a lot to question.
Mainly, it will be hard for some viewers to get behind the main characters, to care about and for them, as they often come across more like rich, bored, mid-twenties slackers looking for something to do. Despite being on the right side of justice (Nazis bad, antifascism good), the film still mistakes whose story should really be focused on. Certainly, making main character Luisa the daughter of a baron and very wealthy is part of the film's commentary on some leftist activist groups (that some members aren't really serious or "in it all the way"), but the entire film is about 2-3 rich, White, young, attractive people and those around them that they end up hurting and causing trouble. What would this story look like if it was about people the Nazis despise (Blacks, Jews, and immigrants)? For one, some viewers might have more reason to care about the journey of Luisa, when she comes to her moment of "what was it all for?" And finally, the final scene might dangerously suggest to some that the film advocates violence.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in political movies, protest films, and movies in general. While there's some violence in And Tomorrow the Entire World, the movie is also about whether violence is ever justified when opposing injustice. What do you think the film suggests?
Beside being a part of something and being a part of a cause, what else is Luisa searching for? At any point, she could just go home. Why doesn't she?
Do you think the cause Luisa fights for (or any cause, for that matter) is worth risking your life over? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- In theaters : May 18, 2020
- On DVD or streaming : May 6, 2021
- Cast : Mala Emde , Noah Saavedra , Tonio Schneider , Andreas Lust
- Director : Julia von Heinz
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Run time : 111 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : May 18, 2021
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