As for Hirschbiegel, well, his next act wasnt quite as rosy.
The German-language film wastes no time getting to the climax.
We know he will fail, obviously.
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But we dont know how yet.
While in custody, he keeps glancing at his watch nervously.
The bomb finally goes off13 minutes after Hitler has left the building.
The police bring in the Gestapo to force a confession out of Elser, but hes defianteven under torture.
Theres also his love affair with the married Elsa, who becomes pregnant with his child.
