If Not Us, Who? Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.40/10 from 1300 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Si no nosotros, ¿quién?
Title in Italiano:

Wer wenn nicht wir
Title in Português:

Wer wenn nicht wir

Synopsis

In the early 60s, Bernward Vesper and fellow university student Gudrun Ensslin begin a passionate love in the stifling atmosphere of provincial West Germany. Dedicated to the power of the written word, Bernward and Gudrun found a publishing house whose first publication is, paradoxically to many, a controversial past work of Bernward's ostracized father, an infamous Nazi author. Bernward defends his father's writing ability, even if he is haunted by his father's suspicious past. Gudrun, too, vehemently questions her own father's role during Hitler's Third Reich.

Sensitive to the increasing restlessness of the times, the fiery couple lash out at the conformism and denial around them. After their tumultuous relationship nearly ends due to Bernward's infidelities, they start anew with a move to West Berlin in 1964. Joining forces with leftist writers and political activists, they become part of the spreading global uprising: "If not us, who; If not now, when?" But discontentment with the world takes its toll on their tumultuous relationship.

By the late 60s, Gudrun has joined rebellious Andreas Baader's pro-violence cause and Bernward risks his sanity by using psychedelic drugs in his struggles to finally write the novel committed to changing the world... Based on the emotional true story of an explosive era.

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If Not Us, Who?
I Fall to Pieces
Green Onions
In a broken dream
Keep on running
Wooly Bully
Summer in the city
Ivy & Clover
Don't explain

User reviews

Anthony Green
8/10

The music enhances the film's portrayal of the characters' inner turmoil and conflicts, adding depth and complexity to their struggles and aspirations.

Patricia Robinson
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of If Not Us, Who? is a powerful and evocative companion to the tumultuous journey of its characters, enhancing the emotional impact of their story.

Thomas Roberts
6/10

The soundtrack of If Not Us, Who? perfectly captures the emotional intensity of Bernward and Gudrun's passionate love affair in 1960s Germany.

Mary Mitchell
2/10

One of my negative opinions about the soundtrack of If Not Us, Who? is that it fails to effectively capture the emotional intensity and complexity of the characters' tumultuous relationship and inner struggles. The music often feels generic and lacks the depth needed to enhance the storytelling.

Anthony Thomas
6/10

The music effectively conveys the sense of rebellion and restlessness felt by the protagonists as they challenge societal norms and question their own family histories.

Deborah Brown
3/10

Another negative aspect of the soundtrack is its inconsistency in setting the tone for the different historical periods portrayed in the film. The transitions between the early 60s and late 60s lack coherence in terms of musical style and mood, making it difficult for the audience to fully immerse themselves in the changing eras depicted on screen.

Emily Green
7/10

The use of a variety of musical styles and instruments reflects the evolving cultural and political landscape of the era, creating a rich and immersive auditory experience for the audience.

Thomas Wright
6/10

The use of period-appropriate music helps to transport the audience back to a time of political upheaval and cultural shift, enhancing the authenticity of the film.

Donna Miller
6/10

The incorporation of psychedelic sounds in the later part of the film reflects Bernward's descent into a world of drugs and his struggle to find inspiration for his novel.

Joseph King
6/10

The soundtrack skillfully mirrors the turbulent nature of Bernward and Gudrun's relationship, with highs of passion and lows of betrayal and disillusionment.

William Clark
8/10

The soundtrack of If Not Us, Who? perfectly captures the intense emotional journey of Bernward and Gudrun's passionate love story in 60s West Germany.