Where to watch Madness (1969)

Story

Set during the final days of World War II, a military unit arrives at a psychiatric facility housed in a stately manor with orders to carry out a grim mission. Complicating matters, intelligence suggests that an enemy operative may be concealed among the institution's hundreds of patients. Officer Windisch is assigned the task of identifying who might be faking their condition within a tight timeframe, creating tension between duty and uncertainty.

Why watch

• A 1969 Estonian film blending comedy and drama from director Kaljo Kiisk
• Features Jüri Järvet in a lead role during a historically significant period
• Explores psychological themes within a unique wartime setting

Good for: Viewers interested in European cinema and dark comedies with dramatic undertones; not recommended for young audiences given the wartime context and mature themes.