Daniel Kehlmann's new novel centers on G.W. Pabst, an Austrian filmmaker who navigated the oppressive Nazi regime. Inspired by parallels between historical censorship and modern constraints, Kehlmann reflects on how individuals accommodate authoritarian rule. Pabst's return to a war-torn Austria forced him into compromises, yet he found unexpected artistic freedom under Goebbels compared to Hollywood. The novel emerges from a personal history shaped by Kehlmann's father's experiences during the Third Reich, addressing the gradual descent into unacceptable moral choices amidst political pressures.
Kehlmann's new historical novel reflects on the fragile nature of artistic expression under oppressive regimes, drawing parallels between the past and contemporary censorship.
G.W. Pabst's life illustrates the complexities of moral compromise in art, revealing how the lure of opportunity under tyranny can distort creativity.
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