Das Boot [1981] / BOXCAR German Language Film Series presented by Alabama Germany Partnership

BOXCAR is collaborating with the Alabama Germany Partnership to bring you our first “German Language FIlm Series”, spotlighting four films to showcase German art, language, and cinema on the second Tuesday from August until November. Come early for a meet and greet starting at 6:00pm to connect with German speakers, cinephiles, and locals. Screenings will begin at 7:00pm and admission is free. RSVP at: https://events.humanitix.com/boxcar-german-language-film-series
Widely considered the greatest submarine film ever made, Das Boot offers an agonizingly realistic, claustrophobic look at warfare. Unlike typical Hollywood war movies, it doesn't glorify combat; rather, it humanizes the crew, forcing you to empathize with them regardless of their uniform. Das Boot is seen as one of the greatest German films ever made and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for director Wolfgang Petersen.