71SSIFF - 22/30 September 2023
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To Be or Not To Be

Ernst Lubitsch
USA
Synopsis

Poland, 1939. Comedy of intrigue centered on the members of a theatrical company representing "Hamlet" and dress rehearsing for their next opening, a play about nazi Germany. A second string actor wants to demonstrate his likeness to Hitler, whom he must act, so goes for a awalk in costume and provokes considerable confusion. The story is fictional, but set during the invasion of Poland. 

Director
Ernst Lubitsch (Germany)
Format
35 mm
Running Time
95 m.
Country
USA
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