Rating | Runtime | Rate |
R | 3 h 34 mins | 4 |
An architect finds refuge in America, leaving his city, family, and reputation behind. Struggling in a land where he does not belong, tortured by the physical, mental, and spiritual trauma of surviving the war, he must do whatever is necessary to survive and be reunited with his wife and niece. His fortunes turn when he is befriended by a wealthy benefactor who commissions him to design and oversee the building of a center for his late mother, but that also comes with its own trials and tribulations.
This three-hour and thirty-four-minute film has many different themes to unpack as the story unfolds. The story's focus is the process the protagonist goes through to rebuild his career as an architect, which helps him rebuild his life, and being Jewish is a vital part of that. The entire story shows how even though he survived the war, he has a new set of hardships he must face to achieve some sense of normalcy. Even with a long runtime, the film flies by as it transitions between themes, keeping the audience engaged. The film does have a brief intermission for those on the fence about seeing it because of the length. The film is worthy of the nominations it has garnered and is worth a watch in the theater to have your full attention.
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