Das Boot (1981)

🎬 Das Boot (1981)

Das Boot (1981) is a German war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, based on Lothar-GΓΌnther Buchheim’s 1973 novel of the same name. The film portrays the harrowing experiences of a German U-boat crew during World War II, emphasizing the intense claustrophobia, fear, and desperation that comes with serving aboard a submarine.

The story follows the crew of U-96, a German submarine, as they embark on a mission to disrupt Allied shipping in the Atlantic. The film explores the psychological strain and physical challenges the crew faces, from life-threatening depth charges to near suffocation from lack of air. The film avoids glorifying war and instead delves into the humanity and suffering of the men involved, regardless of nationality.

JÜRGEN PROCHNOW, ERWIN LEDER, “Das Boot”, 1981. 31240/# | Verwendung weltweit