Adolf Hitler is known as one of the most evil men in history. He has become a martyr, of sorts, for Nazis and neo-Nazi followers, as well as anti-Semitists who agree with what he did while in control of Germany. However, the man who was once the most powerful in Europe actually got his start on a much smaller scale.

Even in life, Hitler had a commanding personality that was to be reckoned with. In death, his incomprehensible actions have spawned many movies with Hitler as an important character. Though these films don't seek to glorify Hitler or the Holocaust, they do offer food for thought. It's easy to wonder about the character and personality of this man who did so much to change the face of Europe.

In light of the atrocities that took place under Hitler's rule, it's easy to wonder just how such a ruler could ever come to power. Understanding the political environment of the time makes it much easier to see how Hitler was able to manipulate the situation to his advantage and climb the ladder of power until he was the dictator of all Germany.

Though Adolf Hitler would grow up to be one of the most well-known political leaders of all time, he had very humble beginnings. Looking at his youth, it's difficult to pinpoint where he began to have the deeply disturbing anti-Semitic tendencies that would pervade his every action as Germany's dictator. Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889. He was born in Austria-Hungry.

There are many pieces of film footage that exist from Hitler's lifetime. Parts of the Holocaust were carefully documented by the Nazi party. As well, Hitler's many public appearances were recorded on film. This grainy black and white film still exists today as a powerful reminder of the stark reality of what happened under Hitler's reign. There's much that we can learn from watching a well made Hitler movie.