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ddcblake|Movies|5 Apr 2019

12. Das Boot

12. Das Boot
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Das boot means “the boat” in English, which is a fitting title for a movie that mostly takes place on-board a submarine. The boat in question belongs to the Germans during World War II, and a significant portion of the film depicts the moments in between the fighting. It focuses on the sheer boredom of all of the crew aboard the submarine, and the relationships between the higher and lower ranks. Director Wolfgang Peterson’s breakout is an experience. Das Boot is one of the finest submarine movies in all of cinema.