The Wave (2008) ( Die Welle )

The Wave (2008) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Die Welle
Screened, competed or awarded at:
European Film Awards
Sundance Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
101 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Dennis Gansel

Written By:
Dennis Gansel
Todd Strasser

Actors:
Jürgen Vogel ..... Rainer Wenger
Frederick Lau ..... Tim Stoltefuss
Max Riemelt ..... Marco
Jennifer Ulrich ..... Karo
Christiane Paul ..... Anke Wenger
Jacob Matschenz ..... Dennis
Cristina do Rego ..... Lisa
Elyas M'Barek ..... Sinan
Maximilian Vollmar ..... Bomber
Max Mauff ..... Kevin (as Maximilian Mauff)
Ferdinand Schmidt-Modrow ..... Ferdi
Tim Oliver Schultz ..... Jens
Amelie Kiefer ..... Mona
Fabian Preger ..... Kaschi
Odine Johne ..... Maja

Synopsis:

In an attempt to engage his students in politics, a high school teacher takes the controversial decision to turn the classroom into a Nazi-style dictatorship. But what starts out as an innocent social experiment ends in tragedy when the roots of fascism begin to take hold of the students. Before long, notions of discipline and community give way to more sinister methods of intimidation and violence as the movement grows in power. Can the teacher quell the wave before it engulfs the entire school? Based on actual events, THE WAVE is a gripping drama that delves deep into the fascist mindset, exposing all its flaws and contradictions through the characters' newly-adopted behaviours and attitudes.

Drama, based on real events that happened at a school in America. As part of a project, and to illustrate how fascism and dictatorships can arise, a trendy teacher introduces a game. In this game he takes on the role of leader and introduces concepts of discipline, obedience and community, and a movement known as "The Wave". However, what starts as an experiment turns into reality and it is not long before the students start to turn on those who think differently, and the ideas spread to other classes in the school. The situation escalates and the teacher is unable to end what he has started.

A high school teacher's unusual experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 06 May, 2015.