WAKE ME UP WHEN THE WAR IS OVER

Cinemavixion Review

This 1969 film, titled 'Wake Me Up When The War Is Over,' presents a peculiar premise. An American Lieutenant, played by Berry, finds himself behind enemy lines in German territory during the final days of World War II. He is taken in by a Baroness, portrayed by Gabor, who, captivated by him, chooses not to inform him of the war's conclusion. Consequently, the Lieutenant spends nearly five years in a prolonged state of wartime belief. Upon finally leaving her estate, he endeavors to fight the Germans, bewildered by the lack of English speakers and anyone willing to reveal the truth about the war's end. The narrative explores themes of isolation, deception, and the psychological impact of prolonged conflict, even after the fighting has ceased.