"Casablanca," Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman Hollywood Classic 1942

[RobertDevereaux]

1. A stark reminder about Casablanca (1942)...

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“France’s anthem isn’t talking about some glorious long-ago battle, or France’s beautiful hills and countrysides. La Marseillaise is FUCKING BRUTAL. Here’s a translation of what they’re singing:

“Arise, children of the Fatherland! The day of glory has arrived! Against us, tyranny raises its bloody banner. Do you hear, in the countryside, the roar of those ferocious soldiers? They’re coming to your land to cut the throats of your women and children!

“To arms, citizens! Form your battalions! Let’s march, let’s march! Let their impure blood water our fields!

“BRUTAL, like I said. DEFIANT, in these circumstances. And the entire cafe stands up and sings it passionately, drowning out the Germans. The Germans who are, in 1941, still terrifyingly ascendant, and seemingly invincible.“
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