The Tin Drum

The years of the rise of fascism. In Gdańsk, Germans begin to oppress the Polish population and soon completely seize power in the city. At this time, a small but precociously intelligent boy named Oskar, seeing the ugly world of adults, decides never to grow up again — and succeeds. Moreover, when he screams loudly, his voice shatters glass. Armed with his tin drum, Oskar puts the adults through serious испытания: he smashes stained-glass windows in a cathedral, breaks light bulbs and teachers’ glasses, and even disrupts the marching rhythm of a fascist parade.

Schlöndorff long hesitated to adapt his favorite novel, but finally decided after meeting young David Bennent. The 12-year-old actor largely determined the film’s success. Once you see the gaze of this child — as if burning through and piercing right into you — you will never forget it. His performance in this film can rightfully claim to be the greatest child role in the history of cinema.

🏆 Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film