I watched the movie last night. There were not much actions or drama so to speak unlike other war movies but you could feel that it was impactful. The story traces the last 4 days of Sophie Scholl, in Munich in Feb 1943. The movie centers around the interrogation process of Sophie, who got into trouble while helping her brother in carrying out anti-Nazi activities. Julia Jentsch who plays Sophie did a very good job in portraying the relentless and never-see-die, side of the character. She fought strongly with the authorities, and did not succumb to any of the threats.
One scene that strikes me is when she asked for permission to go to the lavatoy to relieve herself. If I remembered correctly, it was right after she was told that she will be punished for the "crimes" that she has committed - spreading anti-Nazi newsletters. Punishment equates death and Sophie was worried what will happen to her parents at the same time. When she was lead to the lavatory, she did not wash up or relieve herself as you would think. Instead, she stood in front of the mirror looking in vain and rest her back against the wall and let out a cry. A helpless cry.
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