Uwe Boll Responds to Controversy Over Banned Film, Rejects Nazi Allegations

Uwe Boll, infamous for his poorly received adaptations of video games, has found his latest film banned in Germany due to its potential to incite violence against migrants. In a recent interview, Boll defended his film, *Citizen Vigilante*, which draws inspiration from *Death Wish*, claiming it doesn’t make him a Nazi. This film, set to release in the U.S. soon, features Armie Hammer, who has faced serious allegations in the past, including disturbing fantasies related to cannibalism.

Boll has a long history of courting controversy, and *Citizen Vigilante* is no exception. The film follows a man who embarks on a violent rampage against immigrants after his wife is murdered by a migrant. The film’s targets are primarily migrants, leading to Germany’s refusal to rate it, effectively blocking its release. It appears to be a troubling power fantasy aimed at the worst elements of society, and many believe it’s best left unacknowledged.

Despite the film’s content, the circumstances surrounding it are noteworthy. Armie Hammer, once a rising star, saw his career plummet amid allegations of sexual and emotional abuse, alongside his bizarre interests. After being dropped by his agents and recast in several projects, he still managed to appear in Kenneth Branagh’s *Death on the Nile*, which faced its own controversies.

In a candid interview, Hammer shared that he has spent the last five years living in a small Venice apartment with minimal resources and has only one acting credit since 2022, a little-known film called *Frontier Crucible*. Then Uwe Boll came along, eager to cast him, not out of a belief in redemption, but for the publicity it would generate.

Boll stated that he chose Hammer for his talent and because he was “cancelled” and eager to work, emphasizing that Hammer had not faced any legal charges. He described Hammer as simply a famous person who had gotten into trouble.

For a deeper dive into Hammer’s alleged actions, a detailed profile outlines the disturbing messages he reportedly sent, which revolve around themes of violence and coercion. While there are no confirmed acts of cannibalism, many women have claimed to have been traumatized by Hammer’s extreme BDSM practices.

Boll’s desire for attention doesn’t stop with Hammer. He expressed interest in assembling a cast of “cancelled” actors, even mentioning Kevin Spacey. Throughout his interview, he echoed various alt-right sentiments, discussing recent events in Belfast while siding with violent racists, criticizing Islamic migrants, and making sweeping claims about political correctness.

When asked if he identifies as a Nazi, Boll laughed off the question, insisting he is not one.

Like many of Boll’s films, *Citizen Vigilante* is likely to fade into obscurity, filmed in Croatia where production costs are lower and tax incentives are generous. The film also features Costas Mandylor, but that’s perhaps more than enough for now.