I was amazed to see this important German-Language film "Sophie Scholl" featured as one of the selections on AMAZON PRIME this month!  I had already written a review of the purchased DVD a couple years-ago on AMAZON but decided to re-watch the Prime video version recently and came away as deeply affected as before (perhaps even more so today)

Focusing on the inspiring true story of 'Sophie Scholl' and the courageous 'White Rose' movement covertly-implemented by intrepid college-age individuals resisting the brutally-arbitrary policies of Third Reich (within Germany) during WWII.  Many participants (including Sophie Scholl herself) were ultimately put to Death for their perceived traitorous acts (in many ways similar in spirit to the unshakable-convictions and self-sacrifice of Dietrich Bonhoeffer).

This film demonstrates that there were many Germans who found Hitlerism repulsive, and unconscionable ==> and the Story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose brings to light the deeply moving true story of a remarkably brave & humane Soul (and her compatriots) that believed they could make a significant impact, and rescue Germany's 'soul' from the demonic clutches of the heartless/ soulless Nazis.

Julia Jentsch is terrifically authentic in the Leading role, perfectly embodying the fierce determination and rock-solid integrity that must have been true to the real 'Sophie'

And Alexander Held is also quite believable as the coldly by-the-book gestapo interrogator Robert Mohr sharply contrasting his compassionless belief in 'uniformity/conformity-order' at any cost as the highest principle (i.e. to prevent 'criminal-Chaos') vs. Sophie's unshakable belief in the eternal power of 'conscience' and compassion....... and her unshakable belief that every human life is precious. 
The verbal confrontations and intensive arguments between Sophie Scholl and Mohr are blisteringly intense but also quite insightful (delineating the moral-foundations on which Sophie Scholl's deep-convictions were built).  If this is not the essence of 'essential' viewing, then nothing else is

This movie is a very relevant reminder that unless we let our actions be guided by our conscience, history will keep repeating itself until mankind gets it! "These fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away..."The unity of the human race can only be achieved when the races, creeds, all nations and classes are closely and permanently united ....and when the personal freedom and initiative of the individuals are definitely and completely safeguarded. Sophie, her brother, and the other members of the White Rose are true heroes who had the courage to stand up and speak out against injustice. This movie is a record of their final days. Their lives will not be forgotten.

All of the idiots who equate political opposition with Nazis should be forced to watch this. The Nazis did not shame the opposition, they killed them mercilessly regardless of age or sex. The German leadership, like all politicians, were cowards afraid to tackle the beast of their own creation. They executed the young Scholls of the White Rose opposition movement by guillotine knowing full well that every unflattering remark they made about Hitler and his National Socialists and where Hitler's vision would take them in the end was true. Yet these "leaders" carried out Hitler's execution orders out with zeal and with full haste.

Well done look at a very interesting, true WWII story that I didn't know before seeing the movie. Moves a bit slowly, but that fits the mood of the story. Great acting (the actors look very similar to the real people). Glad I saw this.

I really enjoyed this movie a lot. The English subtitles were excellent - short enough so that you had plenty of time to watch the movie but descriptive enough to keep you fully informed of what was going on. It is an exciting movie with great suspense and drama. I highly recommend it.

This is an excellent film. I have seen it several times and so happy it is on Amazon Prime. Sophie and her Brother are part of the White Rose Society trying to make German students aware of what Hitler was truly doing. There ware resistance movements in Germany.

Sophie's faith in Christ can be seen. Look for what you think the sun symbolizes in this film. This movie is well acted.