description Moloch Overview
Moloch is a 1999 Russian biographical drama directed by Alexander Sokurov. The film depicts Adolf Hitler’s life during a period of relocation to the Bavarian Alps, alongside supporting cast members. It examines themes of relationships, closeness, and authoritarianism within the narrative.
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info Moloch Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1999 |
help Moloch FAQ
Is Moloch part of a series of films by Sokurov?
Yes, Moloch is the first of Sokurov's films about 20th-century rulers, followed by Taurus in 2001 about Lenin and The Sun in 2005 about Emperor Hirohito. Some critics count these together with 2011's Faust as a tetralogy on the nature of power.
Who plays Hitler in Moloch?
Russian stage actor Leonid Mozgovoy plays Adolf Hitler, in a performance deliberately stripped of the usual cinematic grandeur. The film observes him at his Bavarian Alps retreat, the Berghof, alongside Eva Braun and his inner circle.
Did Moloch win any awards at Cannes?
Yes, Moloch won the Best Screenplay prize at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival, with the script written by Sokurov's frequent collaborator Yuri Arabov. It was a rare honor for the director on the festival circuit.
Is Moloch historically accurate?
It is not a conventional biopic; Sokurov stages surreal, imagined episodes of domestic life at the Berghof rather than documented events. The result is a psychological study of banality and authoritarianism rather than a factual chronicle of Hitler's life.
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