Inglourious Basterds facts for kids
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| Directed by | Quentin Tarantino |
| Produced by | Lawrence Bender |
| Written by | Quentin Tarantino |
| Narrated by | Samuel L. Jackson |
| Starring | Brad Pitt Christoph Waltz Michael Fassbender Eli Roth Diane Kruger Daniel Brühl Til Schweiger Mélanie Laurent |
| Cinematography | Robert Richardson |
| Editing by | Sally Menke |
| Studio | A Band Apart Studio Babelsberg |
| Distributed by | The Weinstein Company Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | May 20, 2009 (Cannes) August 20, 2009 (Germany) August 21, 2009 (United States) |
| Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | Germany US |
| Language | English French German Italian |
| Budget | $70 million |
| Money made | $320,389,438 |
Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war movie made in Germany and the United States. It was directed by Quentin Tarantino. The story happens in France during World War II, when it was controlled by the Nazis. Famous movie critic Roger Ebert gave it a perfect score of 4 out of 4 stars.
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Story of the Film
The movie tells two main stories that eventually come together. One story is about a young Jewish woman named Shosanna. She escapes from a cruel Nazi officer and later runs a movie theater in Paris.
The other story is about a special group of Jewish-American soldiers. They are led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, played by Brad Pitt. This group is known as "The Basterds." Their mission is to fight back against the Nazis in a very bold way.
The Basterds' Mission
The Basterds are a secret group of soldiers. They operate behind enemy lines in France. Their goal is to spread fear among the Nazi soldiers. They do this by attacking and taking down Nazi troops.
Their methods are quite unusual and daring. They become very famous among the Allies and feared by the Nazis. Their actions are a big part of the movie's plot.
Shosanna's Plan
Shosanna, the young woman who owns the movie theater, has her own plan for revenge. A big Nazi movie premiere is set to happen at her theater. Many important Nazi leaders will be there.
She sees this as a chance to strike back. Her plan is very risky but also very clever. She wants to use the movie premiere to get her revenge.
Main Characters
The film has many memorable characters. They are played by a talented cast of actors.
- Lieutenant Aldo Raine: He is the leader of The Basterds. He is tough and determined.
- Colonel Hans Landa: He is a very smart and dangerous Nazi officer. He is known as the "Jew Hunter."
- Shosanna Dreyfus: She is a brave young woman seeking justice. She runs a movie theater.
- Bridget von Hammersmark: She is a German actress who secretly helps the Allies.
Filming and Production
The movie was filmed in several locations. Much of it was shot in Germany. The filmmakers worked hard to make the movie look like World War II France.
Quentin Tarantino wrote the script for the film. He spent many years developing the story. The movie mixes history with a fictional story.
Reception and Awards
Inglourious Basterds was very popular. It earned a lot of money at the box office. Critics generally liked the movie.
Many people praised the acting, especially Christoph Waltz. He played Colonel Hans Landa. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The movie was also nominated for several other awards.
Images for kids
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Christoph Waltz at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
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Eli Roth, Mélanie Laurent, and producer Lawrence Bender at a premiere for the film in August 2009
See also
In Spanish: Inglourious Basterds para niños
