Casablanca Codes

Thick description of the codes and thematic complexes that make Casablanca — an anti-fascist movie made in America — so powerful. Series of eight, a new installment each month.

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Ilsa

"I don't know what's right any longer."

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Strasser

"Are you entirely certain which side you're on?"

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Laszlo

"Each of us has a destiny, for good or for evil."

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Ferrari

"This is a job for Signor Ferrari."