This film is truly a work of art. The cinematography is beautiful, the scenes are reminiscent of paintings from Carravagio. The true strength of this film is the acting, especially from Juliane Kohler and Maria Schrader. Although I love the movie (I've seen it 4 times.), it's true that the book is better (as with any film based on a book), one is able to understand the depth and complexity of the relationship much more in Erica Fischer's book. Nevertheless, this film is a monumental success. It is especially interesting to note that it was a big hit in Germany , and the very first Holocaust era film from a personal point of view to be made by the Germans.
Review of Aimee & Jaguar
