This 2003 German film was great. It recalls another little known part of the Nazi terror against the Jews in WW II. Framed by a modern story, the back flashes are terrible to see, not because of any graphic scenes, but because of the sense they give of living in daily fear of everything, the daily terror that this day may be the one where you are sent away, from all your family and neighbors, to your death. And it tells of the people left behind.
And Rosenstrasse conveys this well. It handles the modern story deftly, as a way to introduce the essential WWII story. The acting is first rate, and several scenes brought tears to our eyes.
While not as encompassing as a movie like Schindler's list, Rosenstrasse tells about true events, and tells a smaller story of bravery and courage, against terrible odds. It is a touching and deeply moving film.
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