What Pride Can Promise

I thought the main theme of the film was not the prospect of a strong future in Germany, but the absolute promise of a thriving Germany because of Hitler and the Nazi party. After the First World War, Germany fell into a deep and perceived never-ending depression. Hitler’s final speech and the visuals throughout the film convey to the viewers that the Nazi party will bring Germany back to prominence. I found the most compelling shots of the film to be the faces of young children of the Nazi Youth, which came after the scene of the young men in the camps who appear to be in a joyous, hardworking state. The shots of men happy at work for their country followed by Hitler’s visit to the Nazi Youth convey to the viewer that times have changed and Germany’s future will be even stronger and more unified. Hitler discusses the hardships the Nazi party faced through their climb to power proving to viewers that taking German life to a brighter future is possible. The speeches given throughout the film by Nazi leaders from various fields have one common message: Hitler has been the savior of Germany and will take the nation to new heights in the future. Each leader praises their Fuhrer, and for a common German viewer, shows the promise of a better life for their children. What I took most from the film was the stages of storm troopers hailing Hitler, down to young men working in the fields for Hitler, to the young male children awe-inspired at their Fuhrer and what those visuals promise to the viewer. The promise is that having pride in their country as well as believing in themselves will bring Germany back to prominence and that the movement has already begun.