The film, set to release on November 22, tells the powerful story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor who opposed Nazi ideology and ultimately joined a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
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The film’s synopsis highlights how Bonhoeffer's views were shaped during his time in Brooklyn, New York, where he witnessed the segregation and systemic injustices faced by the Jewish community. These experiences deepened his resolve to challenge Nazi ideology and defend Jewish lives when he returned to Germany, where he found the church increasingly aligned with Nazi principles.
Director Komarnicki draws striking parallels between Bonhoeffer’s era and today's struggles, emphasizing the importance of political courage in the current climate.
“Political courage has essentially disappeared in 2023. We live in a time where to speak out, let alone act on principle, risks punishment,” Komarnicki told *Newsweek*. “Social media hasn’t made us bolder with our opinions but has instead pushed us to conform to popular views. We love to follow the crowd, but we fear standing alone. Now is the time to show that courage is not a luxury but a necessity if society is to avoid self-destruction.”