Originally posted by Ira I don't get it:
This file is available without subtitles, and people do different things with it with their own subtitles?
Basically, yes. The original film is in German with English subtitles in the English-speaking world.
Originally posted by Ira And what are they really saying in German--a serious discussion about battle plans?
It's right near the end of the Reich with Hitler and cronies holed up in the bunker. He does not admit defeat but a short time later will nonetheless suicide with most of the others.
An incredible performance from Bruno Ganz but so over the top emotionally that it makes for great comedy.