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Jun 20, 2003 · Max: Directed by Menno Meyjes. With John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Parker. A film studying the depiction of a friendship between an art dealer named Rothman and his student, Adolf Hitler.
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- Drama, War
- Menno Meyjes
- 2003-06-20
Jan 24, 2003 · "Max" imagines a fictional scenario in which the young Adolf Hitler ( Noah Taylor) is befriended by a one-armed Jewish art dealer named Max Rothman ( John Cusack) in Munich in the years following World War I. Both served in the German army and fought in the same battle, where Rothman lost his arm.
Apr 27, 2020 · But while the movie is ultimately Max’s story, the controversy stemmed from how the script handled its main supporting character – a young Adolf Hitler, played by Noah Taylor. What’s so wrong with a movie that includes Hitler? After all, it’s been done many times before and many times since.
Dec 27, 2002 · This is the story of a young artist named Adolf Hitler (Noah Taylor) and his relationship with a Jewish art dealer and teacher, Max Hoffman (John Cusack) in 1918. As the 29-year-old WWI...
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- Menno Meyjes
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- John Cusack
Max Rothman, a veteran of the Great War and now art dealer, searches for new talent on the streets of Munich. Into Max's life comes an eccentric young artist, also an Army veteran, named Adolf Hitler. Impressed by Hitler's artistic ability, Max befriends the former Army Corporal and attempts to guide him into the life of a successful artist.
Dec 17, 2002 · Starring John Cusack as the fictional Max Rothman and Australian actor Noah Taylor as Hitler, the film dares to portray Hitler as a complex character -- part crafty, self-absorbed artist,...
Max (2002) directed by Menno Meyjes • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 2002. Directed by Menno Meyjes. Art + Politics = Power. In 1918, a young, disillusioned Adolf Hitler strikes up a friendship with a Jewish art dealer while weighing a life of passion for art vs. talent at politics. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
