Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace

A sober, quietly harrowing chronicle of conscience under tyranny, anchored by a strong central performance and an air of impending doom.

Directed by

Eric Till

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ulrich Tukur, Johanna Klante, Tatjana Blacher

Tagline

A true story of love, courage, and sacrifice.

Overview

What is a moral person to do in a time of savage immorality? That question tormented Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis. His convictions cost him his life. The Nazis hanged him on April 9, 1945, less than a month before the end of the war. Bonhoeffer's last years, his participation in the German resistance and his moral struggle are dramatized in this film. More than just a biographical portrait, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. It brings to a wide audience the heroic rebellion of Bonhoeffer, a highly regarded Lutheran minister who could have kept his peace and saved his life on several occasions but instead paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.

How it feels

Earnest, bleak, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, morality, war, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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