Inglourious Basterds | The Most Cryptic Movie Villain

Hans Landa isn't just an intimidating detective. He is an actor and an enigma.

Ever since the release of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds in 2009, people have been adding Colonel Hans Landa to their list of the most iconic movie villains of all time - I don't blame them. As jaded as the list may seem, villain aside, you have to admit Landa is one heck of a character.

But why? We know he has his ways with words, and we know he is a great detective, a master manipulator, a narcissistic opportunist, but a weirdly comedic loser at certain points. Yet, we do not really 'know' what he stands for; yes, you would be right to say he stands for himself - a self-absorbed prick who will do anything for his own benefits. But doesn't that make him more unpredictable? Or perhaps even contradictory?

Looking at my favourite scene from the film, we'll go into how the film describes Hans Landa's character, and how noticing those details may change the viewing experience altogether.

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Timestamp
0:00 The Scene (Fillings)
1:16 The Secret (Icing)
2:22 A. Strudel
2:59 B. Cream
3:32 C. Milk
4:07 The Shots (Sprinkles)
5:53 The Truth (Cake)
7:05 The Landa Shot
9:08 Thank You

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