Amputee Major

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Rebellion, Die (1993) (TV)

Austrian film about a soldier who loses a leg in the Imperial wars (or may be WWI). The story is from the novel (1924) by Joseph Roth who writes: "He believed in a just god. One who handed out shrapnel, amputations, and medals to the deserving. Viewed in the correct light, the loss of a leg wasn't so very bad, and the joy of receiving a medal was considerable. An invalid might enjoy the respect of the world. An invalid with a medal could depend on that of the government."
He makes a living playing a barrel organ but then gets into trouble and hits a policeman. He goes to gaol and loses his licence (to play in the street). After release he becomes a toilet attendant.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107929/

Site about the author http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/jroth.htm


 

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