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A conscientious objector in WWII Austria defies his village and refuses to fight for the Nazis.
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The Austrian Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
"Over the last few years, filmmaker Terrence Malick has established himself as one of the most active voices in contemplative cinema. Films like 'The Tree of Life' and 'To the Wonder' have helped to solidify the director with philosophical, slow-paced plots and stunning cinematography--that kind of cinema that is not just to watch, but to feel. Now, in 'A Hidden Life', Malick returns to using more concrete plots and slightly more elaborate narratives. Here, in this case, of a man (August Diehl) who does not want to fight in World War II, contradicting his village. With powerful performances and photography that follows the poetry of his most contemplative films, 'A Hidden Life' surprises with its powerful message between the lines and connected to current debates about fascism. However, a warning is in order: despite having a more exposed narrative, the film continues with Malick's same style. It's slow, poetic and still contemplative. If you didn't like the director's other works previously mentioned, it's best to stay away."