The New York Times – Film:
“Measures of Men” tells the story of the systematic massacre of Herero and Nama people in what is now Namibia. Its maker hopes the film will bring a debate about Germany’s colonial guilt into the center of society.
Category: Germany
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The Artists Questioning Nostalgia for East Germany’s Past
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Contemporary works are casting a new light on sentimentality for Communism.
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Solomon Perel, Jew Who Posed as a Hitler Youth to Survive, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Film:
His masquerade — a tale recounted in a memoir and in the film “Europa Europa” — saved his life. But “to this day,” he said, “I have a tangle of two souls in one body.”
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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
The New York Times – Travel:
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
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Exploring the World in Miniature: A Model Train Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg
The New York Times – Travel:
With some 53,000 feet of train track, the world’s largest model airport and an array of meticulously scaled-town cities, Miniatur Wunderland captivates all who enter its life-size doors.
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Craft Your Own D.I.Y. Hanukkah Menorah
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Creating your own candleholder can be a fun way to teach kids about the holiday — and to spread a bit of festive light.
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Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner
The New York Times – Sports:
U.S. officials say Moscow had been pushing for the release of a Russian assassin being held in Germany before finally agreeing to release Ms. Griner for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer.
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Werner Franke, Who Exposed East German Doping Program, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
In the 1990s, he and his wife unearthed documentary evidence of the illicit, state-sponsored drug program that propelled the country to Olympic glory.
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Kornel Mundruczo Brings Powerful Imagery to Wagner and Film
The New York Times – Film:
Kornel Mundruczo’s varied career has included the Oscar-nominated movie “Pieces of a Woman,” stage productions across Europe and now, “Lohengrin.”