Reasons for the film's success abroad lies in the answers to these questions. ..."... Throughout the film, Herr Kaleun, appears excessively phlegmatic. ... In the beginning of the film the war correspondent is naive bouncing around the sub, snapping photos. We follow him through the vessel, as the 2nd officer gives him the tour and escorts him to his bed. ... In the early moments of the film Petersen uses some techniques to illustrate the status of the Captain. ...

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• Grade Level: High School