Examples of Dark Comedies part 1

 So since we discussed what makes a dark comedy a dark comedy, lets dive into two examples.

First up, Jojo Rabbit

This movie is a true dark comedy, as it blends humor and comedic moments with the events of Nazi Germany. The main character Jojo, is a young boy part of Hitler Youth and his imaginary friend is Hitler. Having Hitler as Jojo's imaginary friend is a metaphor used to show how absurd and dangerous indoctrination can be, especially because Hitler is portrayed to be a goofy and funny guy,

The use of satire helps the movie expose and discuss sensitive topics in a thought provoking way.Although some parts are ridiculous and downright funny, the movie still works show the Nazi side of WWII, a topic rarely talked about due to it being taboo. 

This film shows how sensitive topics can be discussed with using humor to make them more palatable and understandable. 

This scene shows how a very sensitive and taboo phrase "hei hitler" was used in a comedic way, to show how it was completely normalized and part of daily routine in Nazi Germany