Being the first film produced in post-WWII Germany, this film owes a lot and, sure thing, delievers close to nothing. The relationship feels nowhere near authentic, and for all the potential it had this tedious film is really a mess. By the hand of a talented director, maybe...

the reality on display in this film is incredible.

A despair ridden, accidental romance, amongst a city of ruins. The guilt of the protagonist is deeply felt as the desperate state of Germany mirrors his inner turmoil. However, despite all that I just said, it wasn't as bleak as I expected; not that I'm dissapointed. The glimmer of compassion, in the form of Susanne, was both wonderful and brave.

A genuine article of post-war Germany with all the confusion and despair that comes with it. Not the best example in acting but some remarkable photographic compositions come through - just the fact that this was made is amazing.

Made for a budget of about 50 bucks in the ruins of Germany right after the war. It manages to turn this lack of resources into a strength (as well as making use of the outlandish surreal sets which only a war zone can provide).