The Frame

The “we” of the title are the inhabitants of a Czech town during World War II; the Nazis are in power and many of the Czechs are working for them, but others are at least tacitly sympathetic to the plight of their Jewish former neighbors who have been summarily carted off or forced to flee. When a Jew returns to the town after his family has been captured, a neighboring couple hide him in their cupboard. However, their best friend happens to be a high-ranking Nazi supporter. Virtually everything about this film is perfect. The way the couple is torn between helping the Jew and fearing for their own safety, the divided loyalties of their friend (who is a Nazi supporter, yes, but also a friend and a Czech; what he will do about his suspicions is a huge source of suspense), the way the tables turn after Germany is defeated, and the incredible mix of drama, pathos, suspense, and humor. I was not expecting to like it nearly as much as I did, but I was riveted.
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