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'Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.' Review: A Timely Anti-Nazi Epic

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An anti-Nazi epic based on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor who risked everything to resist Hitler's tyranny.
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  • Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Schrader, the film stars Michael Fassbender as Bonhoeffer, a compelling portrayal of the moral courage that defined the German theologian's life.
  • With its timely themes of standing up to authoritarianism and the consequences of inaction, 'Bonhoeffer' is poised to become an awards season favorite and a must-see for fans of compelling historical dramas.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Michael Fassbender, Paul Schrader, Nazi, 'Bonhoeffer'
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