Flashback

Flashback

1969 · 106 min · ★ 6.0 · War, Drama

Heinz is a German soldier stationed as a sniper overlooking his own army from a tree. When he falls asleep, his troops are gone and he is left alone to defend the incoming enemy invasion. Flashbacks recall his wartime experiences and his transition from a human being into a sadistic murderer and rapist.

Directed by Raffaele Andreassi · Written by Raffaele Andreassi

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