Jesse Eisenberg's Oscar-nominated film "A Real Pain" stems from an internet ad promoting visits to Auschwitz, reflecting a growing trend in cultural tourism. The film follows two American cousins' journey to Poland, involving their family's history and the trauma of Holocaust victims. This shift, evident in various recent films and documentaries, illustrates a transition in Holocaust cinema towards depicting tourists' experiences rather than focusing on survivors or the victims themselves. As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation approaches, this phenomenon raises questions about the ethics of visiting such sites and the impact of commercialization.
Eisenberg's film reflects the uncomfortable reality of cultural tourism, showcasing a shift from narratives centered on victims to the experiences of modern tourists at Holocaust sites.
The documentary Austerlitz starkly captures the juxtaposition of contemporary tourism at Holocaust sites with the historical trauma those sites embody, questioning our engagement with the past.
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