Your Job in Germany (Short 1945)

Your Job in Germany: Directed by Frank Capra. With Adolf Hitler, John Lund.

“I am not going to give a numerical score to this film–it really isnu0026#39;t very easy considering that u0026quot;Your Job in Germanyu0026quot; is pure propaganda–and very angry propaganda to boot. Now I am not saying that the film isnu0026#39;t true in many ways nor am I ignoring that the anger was more than justified–but the film isnu0026#39;t one you can easily rate or classify. It is, however, a fascinating look into the mind of the Allied cause at the end of the war in Europe.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film was made to be shown to occupying troops in Germany. Much of it is a history lesson about German militarism beginning with the conquests of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Otto Von Bismark and moves to the present time. Interestingly, the film never really talks about the Holocaust, though it essentially brands the German people as evil. Considering the deaths of many millions at their hand, this view is certainly understandable though clearly not politically correct. It also admonishes soldiers NEVER to talk to the Germans or be friendly in any way towards them–just be professional and keep on guard for any indications that another war could be brewing. Itu0026#39;s all quite paranoid and angry–but it is also a sign of the times–and an interesting piece of our history.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBy the way, although itu0026#39;s not listed on IMDb, a companion film u0026quot;Our job in Japanu0026quot; is also available like this film from archive.org (whose films are frequently linked to IMDb). In this Japanese occupation film, the Japanese people are described more as dangerous but misguided and soldiers are encouraged to show the conquered people decency and friendship. Interesting, thatu0026#39;s for sure.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAlso, this film (and probably the Japanese one as well) was written by Theodore Geisel–thatu0026#39;s Dr. Seuss to most folks.”