Fassbinder's final film with Hanna Schygulla tackles the Second World War from a unique and interesting perspective, namely via the leading lady's interpretation of the famous song that will be forever associated with Marlene Dietrich. Schygulla gives an energetic performance as the cabaret singer whose career parallels the rise and fall of Nazism. Far from being one of Fassbinder's best, I still liked it immensely..
the only fassbinder film i don't deeply love, don't get me wrong it is phenomenally beautiful cinematography-wise but it is an absolute mess plot and character etc. wise.
just seen on the big screen. beautiful example of cinema mannerism (in a good way). loved the kitsch, the glitz, the camp appeal.