The irony is, if the Kaiser had been allowed to keep his throne - he would *NOT* have given Hitler the emergency powers that Hindenburg did after the Reichstag fire thus making him (Hitler) absolute ruler.
Umm no. Know your history, FFS. The Kaiser greatly supported AH, even after he reneged on their deal to reinstate the Prussian (German) Monarchy after the war. The British, however, who already made several Pacts with the Nazis by this point, were infuriated that the Monarchy would be permanently obliterated by the Third Reich… but over 100 British Royals were already top Officers and Financiers of Nazi Germany. Plus King Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor) was sabotaging his own military, counting the days ‘til his best buds could invade and make their alliance “official.” Anyways, ultimately, the British did what the British do, and tried to “rescue” yet another monster to add him to their collection of “foreign opposition leaders” to cry on radio broadcast to their countries about how they’re still in charge, or whatever. Kaiser Wilhelm II was first cousins with Tsar Nicholas II and King George V - the belligerents of WWI… all in the family. Both world wars were family feuds between the royals of the same Dutch-British bloodline, who made it a point not to “breed” with the locals over the countries they reigned - but mostly by proxy, and with a lot of genocide of those the royals have ALWAYS scapegoated to their personal benefit. Meanwhile, AH was a pedo who murdered his 16-year old niece & “lover” - just like literally every Nazi then and now. It’s hilarious the British keep putting out revisionist WWII films, and TH-cam comments, tho! Tell me, how is she a “maid” (or member of the “staff,” as the gentle SS fellow called her), when she’s NOT GETTING PAID nor ALLOWED TO LEAVE?? In English, the word for that is: SLAVE. She’s a slave. But, to make sure this lil movie doesn’t look super r-wordy, because lots of Nazis did r-word (TH-cam censorship) Jewish slaves, they made the character initiate sex… and do so in a very dominant commanding way - as-if she was somehow “empowered” by sleeping with the ENEMY. Also, portraying her in a clean little uniform, with perfect clean skin & hair (not even actual maids stay clean, given they’re cleaning and all), not one bit bothered by anything or anyone, not even tired despite being the only SLAVE maid of that entire compound, more concerned with this basic looking Fritz than her life, with “soft hands” that are nothing but a dogwhistle saying “see, Jews were the ones with money.” Right, because maids, real ones who are PAID and not SLAVES, have calloused hands from all that dusting and vacuuming… and a King would even be aware of such a thing as callouses when they don’t make a habit of touching hands with the peasants. This was post-Industrial Revolution, only hard laborers had wear and tear on their hands in the 1930s & 40s… and most women weren’t allowed to vote, let alone work at that time! And Jews had been trapped in ghettos for centuries in most major European cities until the walls finally fell in the west only 30 yrs before the Holocaust began - so it’s not like they could go out and get a job as a blacksmith in the village!! Could the Brits be anymore offensive and out of touch with reality?? A24 may be the Distributor, but the production companies are all British except for one present day company that’s laundered it’s name, given it was founded under the Reich. You’re watching a Nazi fetish fantasy. The Kaiser was only banished to the Swiss Alps once AH got sick of his constant craving for attention and wanting a high position in the Reich. AH was also harboring resentments as a WWI vet, albeit, he was Austrian and volunteered to join so he could weasel his way into obtaining German citizenship. Never once was the Kaiser an enemy of the Reich, but he was always a friend of the British Empire. There’s some HISTORY for you people!
It's proper to refer to as king. The empire of germany is gone. The title of Emperor of Germany was destroyed. The only thing remaining in the hohenzollern's hands was the title of Prussia. Which Wilhelm used to be the king of prussia. and which is why the current head of hohenzollern is prince, not "emperor"
Well if it is about the succession of the position of the Kaiser, the title was also (crown-)prince. And Wilhelm II.'s oldest (living) grandson Louis Ferdinand was still supposed to be called his imperial highness, even in the time of the Federal Republic (when both the German Kaiserreich and the state of Prussia were not existing anymore). Though it is true that he was ALSO a king, not just an emperor, Luuk is completely right here, Wilhelm should be called (and actually WAS called) emperor, not king.
You mean non-consensual relations with a *slave* story* …by a jackbooted stormtrooper who killed her entire family, and will otherwise do the same to her. Hope this Fascist Fan Fic was everything you wanted it to be!!
Christopher Plummer was astonishingly vigorous into very old age. Especially given his wild lifestyle when he was young that didn't stop until he was well into his 30s. But he joked that, unlike his contemporaries, who drank on empty stomachs, "I always liked to eat". :D
@@honeybager1159 Correct. He was murdered tho. Playing both sides, plus being a royalist POS, never works out for anyone. And this entire movie is an abomination on humanity and history. It’s Fascist Fan Fic. Slaves can’t consent to anything, especially jackbooted thugs who killed their entire families. Entertainment has consequences.
@@liamwhitman9662 nope, it wasn’t. Seems you’re confusing our present-day reduced life expectancy with that of almost 80 years ago. Not since the gross medieval ages was life expectancy any lower than it is now.
Nah, after the unification, Bismarck pretty much failed at everything. He failed to bring the French out of revanchism, he failed with Kulturkampf, stoking catholic German resentment, he failed to either gain the support of or curtail the socialists, creating a permanent opposition, he failed to gain Germany friends, only having Austria-Hungary as an ally. He managed to unite Germany, and he understood nationalism. When that was out of the way, he failed at every thing he tries, including managing Wilhelm II.
A great movie and a lot of historical accuracy. When I say that. The settings, people and what Germans were going through. In a way you understand how everything went wrong
No. The whole movie's set in Germany and all characters are German, but everyone speaks English with a German accent, except for a few who were crap at doing accents (who just spoke with a posh English accent). That's why it's called The Exception. :)
The title of Caesar as Emperor morphed out of the cognomen { last name } of Gaivs Ivlivs Caesar, assassinated 44BC. Russia adopted the tile as Czar and the German and Austrian Emperors were Kaisers. A title still holds if the institution is in abeyance - witness Charles, Prince of Wales in 1649. When his father King Charles 1 was murdered by Parliament Charles was in exile and became immediately King Charles 11, thus reigning from 1649, not 1660, until his death in 1685. England never was a republic under Cromwell - it was an abberation under a tyrant , a kingdom with the King in exile.
The synopsis from the IMDB: «A German soldier tries to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.» LOL Who in the Resistance was interested in the former Emperor? British spies also didn't try to kidnap him because it was completely useless. He was withdrawn from German politics and the Nazi party never tried to restore the monarchy. Führer didn't like Wilhelm and called him «old fool». German forces after the occupation of Netherlands virtually arrested Wilhelm and kept him under the guard because they prevented him in any attempt to come back to Germany. Hitler didn't need a rival even such an old and weak as the former Kaiser.
This feels odd coming from A24. They've almost always gotten me at the very least interested in an upcoming release and the films all look like they are well crafted and offer something new to bring to the table. This trailer feels like it could have come from any studio and the film itself looks like a dull period piece love story. Not to mention the casting of Jai Courtney as a romantic lead? I don't hate the guy but I have hardly ever seen him provide charisma on screen and have little faith in him convincing me on a romance. This is the first time I've been skeptical and disinterested from A24, but I hope my first assumptions are proven wrong.
Shermanator well there has to be a reason they chose to distribute the movie. I've seen it and it is anything but a typical Nazi movie. it's actually quite funny at times, and the acting, yes even jai, is great. especially Plummer. his performance alone is worth a visit. trailer doesn't do this movie any justice
Jai Courtneys lack of Charisma made him perfect for this role between a Nazi Officer and his Romantic Interest, he nails it. Its a great atypical movie
I'm struck by the fact Wilhelm is addressed as "Highness," which makes sense considering that not only did he abdicate the position of Emperor he also abdicated the position of king of Prussia. Not a king nor emperor, he'd revert to the title of "prince." Hence his being addressed as "Your Highness." I feel sorry for Kaiser Bill but Bismarck warned him: "Stay on good terms with the British! Don't frighten them, don't anger them, and for the love of God DON'T go to war with them!"
As the clouds of World War I gathered over Europe, the figure of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, presents a complex and often misunderstood character in the annals of history. Notably, Wilhelm's personal relationships with his royal cousins in Britain and Russia played a significant role in his attitudes towards the impending conflict. Contrary to the image of a warmonger, there were aspects of Wilhelm's disposition that showed a reluctance to engage in war, especially against his own family. Wilhelm II was closely related to the major monarchies of Europe. King George V of the United Kingdom and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia were his first cousins. These familial ties were not just symbolic; they reflected a deeply interconnected European royal network. Wilhelm's mother, Victoria, was a British princess, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, making the British king his direct cousin. Similarly, through his father's side and the intermarriages of European royalty, he was related to the Russian Tsar. In the years leading up to World War I, Europe was a tinderbox of alliances, rivalries, and nationalist fervor. Despite the political tensions, Wilhelm's personal correspondence with his cousins often revealed a different side to the Emperor. He was known to have shared a cordial and affectionate relationship with George V and had a complex but significant connection with Nicholas II. The outbreak of World War I put Wilhelm in a difficult position. The idea of going to war against countries led by his own family members was a source of personal anguish for him. There is evidence suggesting that Wilhelm, despite his militaristic posturing and the aggressive policies of his government, was initially hesitant about the prospect of a large-scale war. His telegrams and communications around the time reveal attempts to navigate the political crisis with a degree of caution, likely influenced by his family connections. However, the mechanisms of alliance politics, militarism, and nationalism were far greater than any single individual, even an emperor. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary set off a chain reaction that eventually engulfed all major European powers in war. Despite his reservations, Wilhelm was unable to stop the march toward war, partly due to the momentum of the military-industrial complex and the hawkish elements within his own government. In retrospect, Wilhelm II's role in the lead-up to World War I illustrates the complex interplay between personal relationships and the inexorable forces of national politics. His reluctance to fight against his cousins adds a poignant, if often overlooked, dimension to the tragedy of the Great War. It underscores the fact that even those who sit on thrones are not always the masters of their destinies, especially in the face of overwhelming historical forces
@@julienvalley28I mean, I’m more wordy than a UN Resolution on most days and even I thought their comment was a bit … much. It’s probably just copy-pasta but nonetheless: Yikes.
I'm not sure if it's historically accurate or not but does every movie just have to have a love story? Oh we had sex once, now we're in love lets get married. Again maybe this happened but it's needlessly in so many movies and pretty much never improves them, just pads the run time.
Wilhelm II was known to be very impulsive and insecure in his personality. He also harbored antisemitic tendencies and was partly responsible for the outbreak of World War I, which indirectly paved the way for World War II. Other than that, I think the movie itself is extremely well made. It's just the detail of portraying a historical 'villain' as a good grandfather that might disturb some. :D :)
@@Areyoutalkingtome-q1s I know that this movie is made for entertainment and therefore it makes sense to have it being made in this "cartoonish" way. It could, however, also have a better touch of historical correctness to it, as it is a very important part to understand the drama of the (German) history in this particular case. but again, I know, it is not a historical documentary
On the other hand - it is very possible that Wilhelm was humbled by World War I (and his own sideling by the military during the War), the revolution, and his abdication and national rejection. Don't underestimate the ability for a dramatic change in circumstances to reflect a similarly dramatic change in personality.
Not gonna lie, I'm not excited for this movie. A24's other upcoming projects like Menashe, A Ghost Story, and It Comes At Night all look amazing, but this just looks like a very stiff, uninteresting film, and I hate when a movie is set in a foreign country where english is not their first language but they all speak english anyways. I will still watch it though because I love A24, but this trailer doesn't give me hope
David Rowe everyone speaks English because it's a movie aimed at an international audience. Take Schindler's List for example, Vikings and many other movies/ shows. People rather watch a movie in a language they know than read through the whole thing. If you want them to speak German just watch the movie with German dub
Enjoyable, but.... Does Mieke speak Polish, Dutch, German, and English? How did she learn of the deaths of her father and husband? How did she obtain employment at Huis Doorn? What espionage outfit were she and the pastor in? MI-6? Brandt dares pistol whip an SD officer, survives shrapnel belly wound and gets assigned to bodyguard? Himmler was amazingly glib.
How did we miss this the first time? So thankful for these reissued trailers.
Holy Cow this was 6 years ago, how did i miss this
Just saw this trailer as well. Going to download it ASAP!
you're not alnoe.
I saw this today
We missed you too
Me too i was shocked
The irony is, if the Kaiser had been allowed to keep his throne - he would *NOT* have given Hitler the emergency powers that Hindenburg did after the Reichstag fire thus making him (Hitler) absolute ruler.
Yes that’s logic for dummies, he wouldn’t want a dictator since Hitler would replace the power Wilhelm held thus, that makes sense he wouldn’t
Prime Minister Churchill himself claimed the same thing.
Probably not, but it is worth considering that he already did (kinda) give two men emergency powers during ww1, Ludendorff and Hindenburg.
Umm no. Know your history, FFS. The Kaiser greatly supported AH, even after he reneged on their deal to reinstate the Prussian (German) Monarchy after the war. The British, however, who already made several Pacts with the Nazis by this point, were infuriated that the Monarchy would be permanently obliterated by the Third Reich… but over 100 British Royals were already top Officers and Financiers of Nazi Germany. Plus King Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor) was sabotaging his own military, counting the days ‘til his best buds could invade and make their alliance “official.”
Anyways, ultimately, the British did what the British do, and tried to “rescue” yet another monster to add him to their collection of “foreign opposition leaders” to cry on radio broadcast to their countries about how they’re still in charge, or whatever. Kaiser Wilhelm II was first cousins with Tsar Nicholas II and King George V - the belligerents of WWI… all in the family. Both world wars were family feuds between the royals of the same Dutch-British bloodline, who made it a point not to “breed” with the locals over the countries they reigned - but mostly by proxy, and with a lot of genocide of those the royals have ALWAYS scapegoated to their personal benefit.
Meanwhile, AH was a pedo who murdered his 16-year old niece & “lover” - just like literally every Nazi then and now. It’s hilarious the British keep putting out revisionist WWII films, and TH-cam comments, tho! Tell me, how is she a “maid” (or member of the “staff,” as the gentle SS fellow called her), when she’s NOT GETTING PAID nor ALLOWED TO LEAVE?? In English, the word for that is: SLAVE. She’s a slave. But, to make sure this lil movie doesn’t look super r-wordy, because lots of Nazis did r-word (TH-cam censorship) Jewish slaves, they made the character initiate sex… and do so in a very dominant commanding way - as-if she was somehow “empowered” by sleeping with the ENEMY. Also, portraying her in a clean little uniform, with perfect clean skin & hair (not even actual maids stay clean, given they’re cleaning and all), not one bit bothered by anything or anyone, not even tired despite being the only SLAVE maid of that entire compound, more concerned with this basic looking Fritz than her life, with “soft hands” that are nothing but a dogwhistle saying “see, Jews were the ones with money.”
Right, because maids, real ones who are PAID and not SLAVES, have calloused hands from all that dusting and vacuuming… and a King would even be aware of such a thing as callouses when they don’t make a habit of touching hands with the peasants.
This was post-Industrial Revolution, only hard laborers had wear and tear on their hands in the 1930s & 40s… and most women weren’t allowed to vote, let alone work at that time! And Jews had been trapped in ghettos for centuries in most major European cities until the walls finally fell in the west only 30 yrs before the Holocaust began - so it’s not like they could go out and get a job as a blacksmith in the village!!
Could the Brits be anymore offensive and out of touch with reality?? A24 may be the Distributor, but the production companies are all British except for one present day company that’s laundered it’s name, given it was founded under the Reich. You’re watching a Nazi fetish fantasy. The Kaiser was only banished to the Swiss Alps once AH got sick of his constant craving for attention and wanting a high position in the Reich. AH was also harboring resentments as a WWI vet, albeit, he was Austrian and volunteered to join so he could weasel his way into obtaining German citizenship. Never once was the Kaiser an enemy of the Reich, but he was always a friend of the British Empire. There’s some HISTORY for you people!
Aquele incêndio foi uma grande armação, para Hitler assumir o poder e fazer todo maldade 🇩🇪🇧🇷🇮🇱⚖️👍
Christopher Plummer is a winner no matter where he goes.
Sem duvida Excelente ator
Absolutely💯
Questo attore che interpreta il Kaiser è bravissimo 😀👍👑
Just finished watching this! Absolutely loved it! So unpredictable and not what I expected. Loved Lily James as well. Highly recommend this!
Jai Courtney too
What happened they escape orr she was a spye Or ⚡⚡shot them both or kaiser 😮 save them tell me this is ban in India 😢
I didnt like it
The keep referring to him as a King. HE WAS DER KAISER, or just simply an emperor
technically he was also the King of Prussia
It's proper to refer to as king. The empire of germany is gone. The title of Emperor of Germany was destroyed. The only thing remaining in the hohenzollern's hands was the title of Prussia. Which Wilhelm used to be the king of prussia. and which is why the current head of hohenzollern is prince, not "emperor"
Well if it is about the succession of the position of the Kaiser, the title was also (crown-)prince. And Wilhelm II.'s oldest (living) grandson Louis Ferdinand was still supposed to be called his imperial highness, even in the time of the Federal Republic (when both the German Kaiserreich and the state of Prussia were not existing anymore). Though it is true that he was ALSO a king, not just an emperor, Luuk is completely right here, Wilhelm should be called (and actually WAS called) emperor, not king.
an a excelet actor movie.
Educate yourself before you so your ignorance 🤨
Legend Christopher Plummer was Marvelous as only he could be.
Plummer.... Not Plumber like Johnny Sins
@@novemberalpha6023 yes sorry for mistake
My God, Lily James in period dramas…breathless.
Fine, I’ll rewatch this great movie once again
I was afraid that they are gonna reveal all the plot twists in the trailer, but luckily they didn't. Oh wait...
lol Those accents are all over the place.
I think thats intentional actually. If I understand correctly one character is a British spy posing as a German officer.
I'll be watching for the 'forbidden love' story.
You mean non-consensual relations with a *slave* story* …by a jackbooted stormtrooper who killed her entire family, and will otherwise do the same to her. Hope this Fascist Fan Fic was everything you wanted it to be!!
Which King are they already talking about?!
He was king of Prussia but Emperor of Germany
Christopher Plummer was astonishingly vigorous into very old age. Especially given his wild lifestyle when he was young that didn't stop until he was well into his 30s. But he joked that, unlike his contemporaries, who drank on empty stomachs, "I always liked to eat". :D
It's amazing. Emperor William was still alive during World War II
He died in 1941 and its wilhelm 2
He was only 80 when ww2 started, that isnt unusually old
For this time it was old
@@honeybager1159 Correct. He was murdered tho. Playing both sides, plus being a royalist POS, never works out for anyone. And this entire movie is an abomination on humanity and history. It’s Fascist Fan Fic. Slaves can’t consent to anything, especially jackbooted thugs who killed their entire families. Entertainment has consequences.
@@liamwhitman9662 nope, it wasn’t. Seems you’re confusing our present-day reduced life expectancy with that of almost 80 years ago. Not since the gross medieval ages was life expectancy any lower than it is now.
This is a solid thriller/romance. Christopher Plummer makes it worth watching.
Didn't thought to ever see Jai Courtney in an A24 movie
so i was kinda excited, played the trailer, hooked into it a lil bit and then suddenly jai courtney arrived...
mariusz opania he is so good in this
Eddie Marsan as the head of the SS.. brilliant casting - that man has never put in a bad performance!!!
He was a great great grandfather of King Felipe VI of Spain
the best agent in hollywood ''schtephen''.
I loved this film, brilliant all round
Ths dude has escaped the Nazis with all his kids... damn, they still got him
I loved this movie ♡
I loved this movie 10/10
And I rate this 9/11
If only he’d listened to Bismarck. Bismarck had a plan; Bismarck *always* has a plan. 😎
"Son, Bismarks don't take a dump without a plan."
Nah, after the unification, Bismarck pretty much failed at everything. He failed to bring the French out of revanchism, he failed with Kulturkampf, stoking catholic German resentment, he failed to either gain the support of or curtail the socialists, creating a permanent opposition, he failed to gain Germany friends, only having Austria-Hungary as an ally.
He managed to unite Germany, and he understood nationalism. When that was out of the way, he failed at every thing he tries, including managing Wilhelm II.
A great movie and a lot of historical accuracy. When I say that. The settings, people and what Germans were going through. In a way you understand how everything went wrong
I wish we could experience now what the Germans experienced in the 30s - a complete transformation of society.
Hollywood creates "historical accuracy" as they go. It's so easy to watch a movie and believe it all happened
Watching the trailer im absolutely lost and didnt understand what was happening but im intrigued.
I saw this last night, I really liked it!!
Nice to see Jai Courtney moving past Captain Boomerang.
THIS IS SO GOOD YALL
Excelentes performances
Perhaps as a crescendo, you could combine all the sounds together, as an automotive choir
So the whole movie's set in Germany and all the characters are German, but everyone has British accents?
Okay.
The accents may not be completely German, but British? I'd say not quite.
No. The whole movie's set in Germany and all characters are German, but everyone speaks English with a German accent, except for a few who were crap at doing accents (who just spoke with a posh English accent). That's why it's called The Exception. :)
Sean Barker Just imagine they're speaking perfect German to eatch other but it's translated in your head.
actually i think is set in Nazi Occupied Netherlands since the Keizer was Exiled to The Netherlands after WWI
The Movie is set in the Netherlands during WWII, get your facts straight dumbass...
Wilhelm II was a Kaiser not a King.
In Germany a Kaiser was over a King
The closest English term would be emperor
He was German Emperor and King of Prussia.
Wow !
One of the greatest!!!
Wait... what? I can go and watch this now!??!? Thanks algorithm!
Underrated movie. Such majestic and I love the actors it's perfect ❤️
What's with your profile pic?
@@elschaetty 😁🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺☝️☝️
@@kgelito4296 bruh how old are you
@@elschaetty
He is already 6 years on TH-cam, so anything above 18/20.
@kgelito4296
Hope you are OK m8 !
@@kgelito4296 a modern nazi wathcing a movie about nazies, funny
This looks exceptionally good ❤❤️🔥👌🏽
I like how they all speak English.
After being snubbed in Baby Driver super happy to see Lilly James get a solid roll.
Formality aside, let joy walk with you.
When A24 hits...
it hits hard!
Wilhelm II as a kind of benevolent grandfather ? 😂🤣
Loved this movie a must watch 8/10
The title of Caesar as Emperor morphed out of the cognomen { last name } of Gaivs Ivlivs Caesar, assassinated 44BC. Russia adopted the tile as Czar and the German and Austrian Emperors were Kaisers. A title still holds if the institution is in abeyance - witness Charles, Prince of Wales in 1649. When his father King Charles 1 was murdered by Parliament Charles was in exile and became immediately King Charles 11, thus reigning from 1649, not 1660, until his death in 1685. England never was a republic under Cromwell - it was an abberation under a tyrant , a kingdom with the King in exile.
The synopsis from the IMDB: «A German soldier tries to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.»
LOL
Who in the Resistance was interested in the former Emperor? British spies also didn't try to kidnap him because it was completely useless. He was withdrawn from German politics and the Nazi party never tried to restore the monarchy. Führer didn't like Wilhelm and called him «old fool». German forces after the occupation of Netherlands virtually arrested Wilhelm and kept him under the guard because they prevented him in any attempt to come back to Germany. Hitler didn't need a rival even such an old and weak as the former Kaiser.
This feels odd coming from A24. They've almost always gotten me at the very least interested in an upcoming release and the films all look like they are well crafted and offer something new to bring to the table.
This trailer feels like it could have come from any studio and the film itself looks like a dull period piece love story. Not to mention the casting of Jai Courtney as a romantic lead? I don't hate the guy but I have hardly ever seen him provide charisma on screen and have little faith in him convincing me on a romance. This is the first time I've been skeptical and disinterested from A24, but I hope my first assumptions are proven wrong.
You could say that this film is...
...the exception.
Shermanator well there has to be a reason they chose to distribute the movie. I've seen it and it is anything but a typical Nazi movie. it's actually quite funny at times, and the acting, yes even jai, is great. especially Plummer. his performance alone is worth a visit. trailer doesn't do this movie any justice
So how do you feel about being wrong?
Jai Courtneys lack of Charisma made him perfect for this role between a Nazi Officer and his Romantic Interest, he nails it. Its a great atypical movie
I'm struck by the fact Wilhelm is addressed as "Highness," which makes sense considering that not only did he abdicate the position of Emperor he also abdicated the position of king of Prussia. Not a king nor emperor, he'd revert to the title of "prince." Hence his being addressed as "Your Highness."
I feel sorry for Kaiser Bill but Bismarck warned him: "Stay on good terms with the British! Don't frighten them, don't anger them, and for the love of God DON'T go to war with them!"
Great movie! Wow!
I’m a sucker for forbidden romances
Oh this is about s “good” German, o I love fantasy story’s i will watch this
Ahh yes, the nice old charismatic Kaiser... The same guy that sent millions to perish in the muddy trenches with not a second thought.
That was pretty much every leader in ww1
@@komisossoutsidi5801 Yes. In every war, you could say.
As the clouds of World War I gathered over Europe, the figure of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, presents a complex and often misunderstood character in the annals of history. Notably, Wilhelm's personal relationships with his royal cousins in Britain and Russia played a significant role in his attitudes towards the impending conflict. Contrary to the image of a warmonger, there were aspects of Wilhelm's disposition that showed a reluctance to engage in war, especially against his own family.
Wilhelm II was closely related to the major monarchies of Europe. King George V of the United Kingdom and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia were his first cousins. These familial ties were not just symbolic; they reflected a deeply interconnected European royal network. Wilhelm's mother, Victoria, was a British princess, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, making the British king his direct cousin. Similarly, through his father's side and the intermarriages of European royalty, he was related to the Russian Tsar.
In the years leading up to World War I, Europe was a tinderbox of alliances, rivalries, and nationalist fervor. Despite the political tensions, Wilhelm's personal correspondence with his cousins often revealed a different side to the Emperor. He was known to have shared a cordial and affectionate relationship with George V and had a complex but significant connection with Nicholas II.
The outbreak of World War I put Wilhelm in a difficult position. The idea of going to war against countries led by his own family members was a source of personal anguish for him. There is evidence suggesting that Wilhelm, despite his militaristic posturing and the aggressive policies of his government, was initially hesitant about the prospect of a large-scale war. His telegrams and communications around the time reveal attempts to navigate the political crisis with a degree of caution, likely influenced by his family connections.
However, the mechanisms of alliance politics, militarism, and nationalism were far greater than any single individual, even an emperor. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary set off a chain reaction that eventually engulfed all major European powers in war. Despite his reservations, Wilhelm was unable to stop the march toward war, partly due to the momentum of the military-industrial complex and the hawkish elements within his own government.
In retrospect, Wilhelm II's role in the lead-up to World War I illustrates the complex interplay between personal relationships and the inexorable forces of national politics. His reluctance to fight against his cousins adds a poignant, if often overlooked, dimension to the tragedy of the Great War. It underscores the fact that even those who sit on thrones are not always the masters of their destinies, especially in the face of overwhelming historical forces
@@kiterkun1606 you wrote this all for a relatively insignificant youtube comment?
@@julienvalley28I mean, I’m more wordy than a UN Resolution on most days and even I thought their comment was a bit … much.
It’s probably just copy-pasta but nonetheless: Yikes.
If he only had listened to exceptionally canny Bismarck. Bismarck is the one who knocks!! Greetings from Heisenberg. :)
I have gone to the trouble of disabling the key buzzers on several of my cars. As a result, I always carry a key in my wallet
Bellissimo film ❤
She's a spy!
Idiot!!!
Yes
If only he had accepted Churchill's plan, Germany could have had a better fate - he knew himself and wrote about the madness of the Nazis
Damn this looks good
Wellington again!
Very nice movie
The recap of this movie was on the side scroll of other vids of this trailer. 😂😂😂
I'm not sure if it's historically accurate or not but does every movie just have to have a love story?
Oh we had sex once, now we're in love lets get married.
Again maybe this happened but it's needlessly in so many movies and pretty much never improves them, just pads the run time.
They want to do similar movie like Pearl Harbor man
Hey that's pretty good
He kinda looks likes the Kaiser, when he was old tho
Looks like Jai finally found a movie where he's allowed to act.
"Take your clothes off"
My thoughts exactly!
The Kaiser was Queens Victorias grandson.
wow it look good OMG
Oh cool, a new A24 film.
Trailer date: 6 years ago.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
Plummer died 3 years ago. Took quite some time for this movie apparently. OOpps, I just saw that this trailer is 6 years old.
filme maravilhoso!
Wilhelm II was known to be very impulsive and insecure in his personality. He also harbored antisemitic tendencies and was partly responsible for the outbreak of World War I, which indirectly paved the way for World War II. Other than that, I think the movie itself is extremely well made. It's just the detail of portraying a historical 'villain' as a good grandfather that might disturb some. :D :)
Why , Do people insist on their History being basically cartoonish!
@@Areyoutalkingtome-q1s I know that this movie is made for entertainment and therefore it makes sense to have it being made in this "cartoonish" way. It could, however, also have a better touch of historical correctness to it, as it is a very important part to understand the drama of the (German) history in this particular case. but again, I know, it is not a historical documentary
On the other hand - it is very possible that Wilhelm was humbled by World War I (and his own sideling by the military during the War), the revolution, and his abdication and national rejection.
Don't underestimate the ability for a dramatic change in circumstances to reflect a similarly dramatic change in personality.
@@lumberjacques2766 If WW1 ended different or if the the Versailles Treaty somekind of acceptable the Nazis never had the possibilitie to gain power.
Saying that he was partly responsible for WW1 is more than a slight understatement.
Why are they speaking English?
Adorei. Excelente
Best actors too yess im in
I loved it.
Intriguing
It is Your Majesty not your Highness.
Onde posso assitir em português 😫😫??
After Suicide Squad, I trust Jai Courtney.
0:01 Cough cough kira yoshikage cough
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This trailer is far too long. I was interested after 30 seconds. After a minute and a half I feel like I don't even have to watch the movie anymore.
Mich nervt es so daß es diesen Film mit unserem Kaiser nicht auf Deutsch gibt.
Why does it always say "King" instead of "Emperor"?
English speaking Dutch Germans. How original.
Not gonna lie, I'm not excited for this movie. A24's other upcoming projects like Menashe, A Ghost Story, and It Comes At Night all look amazing, but this just looks like a very stiff, uninteresting film, and I hate when a movie is set in a foreign country where english is not their first language but they all speak english anyways. I will still watch it though because I love A24, but this trailer doesn't give me hope
I'm feeling more positive because Christopher Plummer is good.
David Rowe everyone speaks English because it's a movie aimed at an international audience. Take Schindler's List for example, Vikings and many other movies/ shows. People rather watch a movie in a language they know than read through the whole thing. If you want them to speak German just watch the movie with German dub
I'd trust Jai!!😳😘. I'm totally 😵 when it comes to him!!!
Did he say "Your Royal Highness" to an Emperor..?
Yep. No «Your Majesty». It was very rude and disrespectful.
He was not a King was The Kaiser
why am I seeing this now?
Ninja Assassin
R 2009 ‧ Action/Crime
Christopher Plummer and Morgan Freeman have been old for ages 😄 Class acts though.
Enjoyable, but....
Does Mieke speak Polish, Dutch, German, and English?
How did she learn of the deaths of her father and husband?
How did she obtain employment at Huis Doorn?
What espionage outfit were she and the pastor in? MI-6?
Brandt dares pistol whip an SD officer, survives shrapnel belly wound and gets assigned to bodyguard? Himmler was amazingly glib.
He looks creepily alike to Willhelm
damn i bought this on bluray still havent watched it cos the stupid region code is not available in OZ :(
Why is this trailer on my feed 6 yrs after it was released?? 🤷♂️
I assume TH-cam noticed you have an interested for A24 recently
@@Jose.AFT.Saddul might be cos I looked for 2024 movie trailers 🤷♂️
Onde consigo ver esse filme?
Intense sex scenes, the actors mush have went for it, the movie was pure💙
Best Movie Of LilY james and Jai Courtney