A timeless and timely reminder that in the real world bad things happen to good people too and that not all characters are caricatures.. a beautifully made and thought through film and an insightful look at the perspectives of children. Great understated performances from the adult cast and in particular the two principal guardians. I particularly liked the moment when the first Nazi interloper leaves the house with great dignity and shakes the hand of Mr Einstein in full knowledge of his religion. Despite the inevitable longing for a happy ending, the film pulls no punches and shows us truth and the raw unpredictability of human nature. Boy did that officer get out of the wrong side of the bed..
Review of Il cielo cade
