A poor cobbler named Wilhelm Voigt purchased the second-hand uniform of a Prussian infantry captain. Wearing this, he traveled to the borough of Köpenick and ordered a troop of guardsmen to place themselves under his command.
Is it worth your time? You should definitely watch this if you’ve ever been stuck in a loop of government paperwork and wanted to scream. It’s perfect for anyone who likes seeing the 'little guy' win by using the system's own stupidity against it. If you hate black-and-white movies or can't stand reading subtitles for ...
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"Is it worth your time? You should definitely watch this if you’ve ever been stuck in a loop of government paperwork and wanted to scream. It’s perfect for anyone who likes seeing the 'little guy' win by using the system's own stupidity against it. If you hate black-and-white movies or can't stand reading subtitles for an hour and a half, you’ll probably get bored. But honestly, the humor is so human that it doesn't feel like an 'old' movie at all. The Nightmare of Paperwork The first half of th..."
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