The Captain (2018)

As the second World War reaches its chilling climax, a chaotic whirlwind of desertions and disorder engulfs the Third Reich. Amidst this pandemonium, we meet Willi Herold, a desperate army deserter seeking refuge from the encroaching bleakness. His fate takes an extraordinary turn when he stumbles upon the abandoned uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, a discovery that whisks him into a perilous masquerade. Emboldened by the power woven into the fabric of the uniform, Herold adopts the identity of the Captain, exploiting the unwavering obedience that his stolen rank commands. With a newfound audacity, he assembles an eclectic group of followers, enforcing a self-declared mission against deserters and looters. As Herold sinks deeper into his impersonation, the consequences of his charade grow increasingly dire. The narrative reaches its tumultuous peak when he is entrusted with a detention camp, housing the very deserters and looters he's vowed to persecute. The Captain is a haunting journey into the darkness of war, exploring the terrifying lengths one man will go to survive, and the blind obedience of those desperate to follow a leader, whosoever that may be.

The Captain is a drama movie featuring Christian Wagner and directed by Robert Schwentke.

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