the documentary style understatement use in this picture make a welcome change from the usual encounter in other film of this type . there be some fabulous photography and very lightly and subtly sketch character portrayal . altogether fascinate and unconventional i should think it would repay many repeat viewing . the emotion control a it be come through all the more effectively . the christmas scene amongst the prisoner be very effective and the battle scenes convey confusion and small act of heroism shin through . who care if they use an american ship for graf spee some people be so pompous it a superb picture .