Taking Sides

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Taking Sides
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NR,1hr 45min
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September 5, 2003
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New Yorker
Synopsis: Set in Germany in 1946, Taking Sides tells the story of the investigation of Wilhelm Furtwängler (Stellan Skarsgård), the renowned conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic orchestras, by the American occupying army. Major Steve Arnold (Harvey Keitel) has been told by his superiors that they want Furtwängler convicted of being a willing participant in the crimes of the Hitler regime, by virtue of his supposed support for and support from the Hitler government. They haven't got ... Full Synopsis
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Proves acutely subtle. But its question of what we forgive art in the face of atrocity and immorality is one for the ages. Full Review
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61
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out of 100
Featured Cast
Maj. Steve Arnold
Wilhelm Furtwangler
Lt. David Wills
Emmi Straube
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