Defiance
Defiance was based on a true story. It's the story of four Jewish brothers that were fighting to stay alive. Tuvia is the oldest followed by Zus, Asael, and Aron who was still a child at the time. Their family had been killed by the Nazis. Everyday was considered to be a blessing because they were still alive.They would stop at nothing if it meant staying alive. They hid out in the Belarussian Forest, making a camp for themselves. Tuvia Bielski is the oldest brother out of the four. He kind of takes the role of being the leader. Other runaway Jews hear of Tuvia's clan and wish to join him and Zus in fighting against the Germans. Tuvia welcomes them with open arms and reassures them that with him they will be free and safe.
Zus becomes jealous of Tuvias power and leaves the clan to go join Russias Red Army Brigade. With him he takes a few men that wish to fight rather than hide like cowards out in the woods. With German planes flying over Belarussian Forest bombing his people Tuvia is on his last breaking point. Tuvias clan flees farther in the forest hoping to find safety. Germans set out on foot to finish off the Jews that were not killed in the bombing. Tuvia has lost all hope in keeping his clan safe, and almost gives up fighting. Asael (Tuvias younger brother) gives him words of encouragement and the will to keep fighting. Zus knows the Germans are destroying Bielskis clan so he leaves the Red Army and decides to go back and fight alongside his brothers. Together they survive against the German forces, while saving and winning the hearts of many.
Reflection:
I really enjoyed watching this movie. At times the dialogue was hard to understand, but I guess thats how they talked back in the 1940s. It kept me interested throughout the entire film. Its good to see what happened from a Jews point of view. Even at the toughest of times brothers will always remain brothers. It really makes you think how important your family can be to you. Because in the end family is the one thing that can and will keep you going. I found that out when I watched this movie. Tuvia and Zus had their fair share of rough spots, but they always managed to look out for one anothers back. They survived because of each other, by doing so they were able to keep their family alive along with others that joined them. Family was everything in this movie, and it makes you think how important it is to keep your family together, even in the toughest of times. Family will always be their for you, no matter what happens. Defiance was a great film that kept you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire movie. I hope its one of the many WWII movies that will live on forever, into the next generation.
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