Forgive Us Our Trespasses

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To those who critize (and have likely never produced a movie) film is a canvas... from the ceiling Michelangelo painted on to the canvases painted by Renoir and Cezanne, there is necessarily a difference. This short was not intended as a documentary and had to be shot on a budget, so yes, you don't see period war machines and uniforms. So what? However, did you take note of shot composition, lighting, an engaging script, the acting... all inside of a 14 minute window? You did not. Not surprising. And so, to the Team behind this powerful and evocative short: "Bravo". Keep going, despite the cricizers and how difficult this art form and business is.

It's always a shame when a fascinating premise is wasted via shoddy execution & this underdeveloped short film does exactly that; squandering the original concept it had (depicting a little known part of recent history which relevantly reinforces the importance of valuing human life in modern society, lensing the T4 program of Nazi Germany through the perspective of a disabled infant) by choosing to blatantly misrepresent genuine events for the sake of filming what is essentially a random 6 minute chase sequence - that does little to convey the meaning it's attempting to imbue within the narrative. Hence, despite the commendable intentions, the final product does essentially do a disservice to the subject matter it's trying to address & the tale it's endeavouring to tell, since it seems to possess little interest in actually indulging in anything, other than gratuitous violence - taking what could've been a profoundly moving & tragic exploration of this period & using it as an excuse to showcase a filmmaker's shallow ability to visually realise inconsequential action on screen.

Well. As important as the topic of the Nazi genocide against people w disabilities is - you make a movie, do some research. The uniforms are wrong. The whole setup is wrong (SS does not come with tanks and for sure not within Germany). They come with a car, they would come to the school rather maybe, they will be pseudo-nice and "take the kid to an appointment at a clinic" etc - they would then later kill the kids at other facilities. I understand that this is fictionalized but it does not serve the topic to show the sinister and cold actions of the SS and the Nazis by showing them as if they were unorganized brutal idiots. We have to understand that they had smart and devious ways. Well. Just watch man in the high castle, gives you more insight into the psychology of evil.

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I didnt realise this was a short. Should have read the specs. Not that original. Must have happened many times. Its a fast start adn action happens almsot straight away.

Even if it's a short movie give this a chance. Cause it's based on true events from Nazi time during the Second World War. The boy played his role really well and the idea of this work makes wondering more about all these cruelties. God bless all the children who must die. 8/10.

This captured a moment of time in history that we should forever remember. When we hear about WW2, we think about Hitler, concentration camps, millions of jews murdered in masses, etc. The suffering of the disabled are equally important and should not be swept under the rug. Their suffering should not be invalidated. Any group discriminated against reside in the same category of suffering of war. This short was well directed, the actors were excellent, and the cinematography was smoothly done. The story was interesting and compellingly. We need more promotions for films like this. Films with educational value.

Was not bad for a short about Nazi Germany and the extermination of people with disabilities. Most people may not realize this actually happened un Adolf Hitler.