I should have remarked yesterday how strange it was to see Nazi uniforms and people wearing yellow stars in the middle of Kazimierz. Even though the atmosphere was relaxed–people were play acting, or really just standing around and waiting. Those piles of suitcases stood out as a stark reminder of the destruction the scene was designed to recall. Also, the energy shifted when Ralph Fiennes/Amon Goeth strode purposefully to the top of the pile. He exuded an authority that even at a distance was unsettling. And in case you’ve been wondering where Ralph Fiennes is in this photo:
Filming Schindler’s List, 1993. Ralph Fiennes is in the background, playing Amon Goeth
Here he is:
Ralph Fiennes preparing to climb to the top of the pile of suitcases while playing Amon Goeth
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