One additional thought on the film is the way in which it deals with salvation through sin mirroring that of Jesus on the Cross. It is interesting to note that the names of the couple, translated, is Joseph and Mary. David is the Jewish friend they are hiding. If you have not seen this film you may not want to read on but I will try and be discreet about the plot. The Jewish friend the couple is hiding is named David. The Old Testament makes clear that from the line, or seed, of David would come redemption. This redemption came both for Jews and Gentiles. The child born in the film, from Mary and David, brings about salvation from evil for most of the central characters in the film. The final vision at the end of the movie is one of Jews, Germans, Gentiles (and yes even dogs) sitting down and the banquet table of heaven together. One other thought about the film is how often the church criticizes such films for the content. The typical "would you lie about a Jew in the closet" ethical scenario is heightened in this film. I do not believe the filmmakers are trying to suggest the act b/t Mary and David is o.k. but I believe it is interesting to see any story ("breaking the waves" another great example) disgust people for showing the nature of sin and evil to be thrust upon an "innocent" character and not realize this is the same idea of the Suffering Servant on the cross.
Review of Divided We Fall
