Börtön (1949) 70% 4★

– It should open with a proclamation by the devil himself. „As I seize control over the nations and people here on earth, I wish to make the following decree: Everything will remain the same. The atom bomb will be outlawed, to keep you all from taking the easy way out. The man who dropped the bomb on Hiroshima will be put on trial and sentenced to death as the enemy of all mankind.”

– So the devil won't close churches and ban religion, then?
– On the contrary, he will support mankind's interest in religion.

– Satan doesn't have a platform, that's the secret of his success. His opponent probably lost because he had too many.
– Would that be the key to the Evil One's success?
– Why do you call him the Evil One? People sense his benevolence. His every action is aimed at satisfying their innermost needs.
– Who created those needs?
– Satan.
– Has God been done away with?
– God is dead, vanquished, or whatever…

– Life cuts a path like a cruel and sensual arc, from cradle to grave. A great laughing masterpiece. Simultaneously beautiful and hideous, without mercy or meaning…The devil reigns over this hell that is earth.

– He believed what he said was true. He sees earth as hell, and is convinced that Satan reigns supreme. He wants people to be aware of that.

– You should see a doctor about those nerves.
– Right, a shrink… Could he get me a new soul?

– I'm married.
– Do you love her?
– Yes, but I love myself more.

– She handed me a box containing the most beautiful stone. Then I was so happy that I almost felt like I would burst. It hurt.
– And then what?
– That was it.
– What did it mean?
– I had been given the finest gift a person could receive. Something to be treasured.

– What did you do to the baby?
– It was like drowning a kitten.

– There is no one to ask.
– There is, if you believe in God. And you don't. Or do you?
– No. That's impossible.
– It would be an easy way out.
– Then there's no way out, is there?

– Lights out!
– Time to go!