Question 1

Which actor went out in public as Adolf Hitler for guerrilla-style scenes with real civilian reactions?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Masucci went out as Adolf Hitler in public for guerrilla-style scenes. All civilian reactions were real, and Masucci improvised his dialogue.

Question 2

What is the opening scene's homage to a 1934 Nazi propaganda film?

Accepted Answer

The opening scene showing clouds in top-down perspective fading into modern Berlin is a direct homage to the 1934 Nazi propaganda movie Triumph of the Will by Leni Riefenstahl.

Question 3

Which character is a parody of a real German political party leader, with a name pun on fruit?

Accepted Answer

The character Ulf Birne, head of Germany's right national democratic party 'NPD,' is a parody of Holger Apfel. 'Apfel' means apple, while 'Birne' means pear.

Question 4

What Back to the Future reference appears in Fabian's room, echoing Hitler's time-travel premise?

Accepted Answer

A Back to the Future (1985) poster is on Fabian's wall when he reviews soccer footage, echoing Hitler's arrival in the future. Sawatzki's clothing also resembles Marty McFly's.

Question 5

Which actor is humorously suggested to play Hitler in a meta-reference to another famous portrayal?

Accepted Answer

When Sensenbrink encounters the actor portraying him, he suggests Bruno Ganz could have played the part instead. Ganz famously played Hitler in Downfall (2004).

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