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Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

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Date: 8 Oct 2015 08:26:00
Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

Colonel Redl (1985)
DVD9 | VIDEO_TS | PAL 16:9 | 02:16:16 | 7,13 Gb
Audio: German AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English hardcoded
Genre: Drama

Director: István Szabó
Stars: Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl

In the early part of the 20th Century, Alfred Redl (Klaus Maria Brandauer) ruthlessly rises from his peasant background to become a high-ranking member of the Imperial Austrian Military. But when Redl is sent to spy on the Russian Empire, his espionage is compromised by his secret double life as a homosexual. As the world perches on the brink of war, Redl finds himself trapped in a web of deception where honor, grandeur and greed can only be betrayed by one final shocking act of fate.

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Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

OK, admit it? The prospect of two-and-a-quarter hours of humourless Hungarian war drama isn't exactly one that will have you slavering with excitement.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

But Colonel Redl is an unmissable masterpiece. Based loosely on a true story, it won the Best Foreign Language Film BAFTA and was nominated for the Foreign Language Film Oscar and Golden Globe, plus the top award at Cannes. Its failure to win is up there with the Best Picture Oscar going to Shakespeare In Love over Life Is Beautiful.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

The film follows Alfred Redl (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a young soldier in the Imperial Austrian Army during the last years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The poverty stricken lad is exceptionally dedicated and loyal and is quickly promoted to head of the intelligence agency, rooting out traitors and spies within the ranks. But he is soon to fall from grace spectacularly, with truly tragic consequences.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

Istvan Szabo's film is based on the story of the real Alfred Redl, who pioneered numerous intelligence techniques and spied on the Russians, before joining their payroll and indulging in counter espionage, after being blackmailed over his homosexuality. He let slip numerous military secrets and is thought to have given away one of Austria's principal attack plans before eventually his deceit catches up with him.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

Szabo's Redl is a much more sympathetic character than his real life counterpart and his story is not purely a sensational one of betrayal, sex, spies and suicide. Treason is transformed from an overwhelming web of deceit into a single moment of weakness. But treason is not what concerns Szabo. He focuses on Redl's identity crisis and how his quest to be something he is not leads to his downfall. He is part Ukrainian, part Hungarian, part Jew and part Catholic. The Ukrainian and Jewish roots are quickly hidden, as they are not what society respects, while his homosexuality is another aspect of social exclusion.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

At the heart of Redl's personality is his gratitude to the Emperor for helping his family out of poverty. This unwavering loyalty helps him rise through the ranks, even though it means turning against his comrades and friends. If he could change this part of his character, he would collaborate with the usurpers, as they seem more likely to succeed, and so inevitable is doomed because he cannot change.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

Brandauer's performance is compelling and enigmatic. His range is exhaustive and the subtlest emotions are laid bare on his expressive face. The viewer feels every moment of joy, fear and heartache and his emotive portrayal helps the audience empathise with this self-loathing protagonist.

Colonel Redl is an unmissable work of genius, a tale of moral corruption, deceit and ultimate heartache.
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Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

"Colonel Redl" bears some interesting comparisons with "Lawrence of Arabia". In both films, the central character defines himself through a military career. Both characters are gay men. Both are ultimately exploited by the military entities in which they have found some identity. "Colonel Redl" could almost be called a 'chamber Lawrence': in the film, Redl gains no experience in the field; his exploits are mainly political, something he hates, yet is quite adept at manipulating. Redl's homosexuality is made explicit, while in Lean's film Lawrence's is only hinted at.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

One of this film's great strengths is its convincing portrayal of conscious, yet suppressed, homosexuality in an earlier historical context. Redl's scenes with Katalin–the perceptive sister of his love object–are intelligent and convincingly acted. While a scene of Redl watching the handsome Kubinyi have sex with a prostitute, and a later scene with a lover are without ambiguity. At the same time, it must be said that homosexuality in this film is not truly a subject. It really functions to underline Redl's status as an outsider. He is part Jewish, part Catholic, part Ukrainian, part Hungarian, and gay. Within his socio-political context, there is nowhere to fit.

Colonel Redl (1985) [Re-UP]

Klaus Maria Brandauer, in a brilliant performance, embodies the pained conflicts of Redl, while maintaining a sympathetic side of the character. This fascinating film is loaded with irony and pain at nearly every turn.
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