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Movie poster: The Wave (2008)
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The Wave

2008 · 107 min Drama Thriller
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Die Welle
Year 2008
Country Germany
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Dennis Gansel
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (3573 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Dennis Gansel

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

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