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IndieWire
3 weeks ago
Writing

'The Commandant's Shadow' Review: A Chilling Documentary Postscript to 'The Zone of Interest' that Centers on Rudolf Hoss' Children

The Commandant's Shadow explores the generational impact of Auschwitz, questioning how the children of perpetrators navigate their family's dark legacy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Shaving my head became so poignant': Jonah Hauer-King on The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Meeting Jonah Hauer-King, Disney prince turned serious actor doing harrowing work in 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Mum knew what was going on': Brigitte Hoss on living at Auschwitz, in the Zone of Interest family

Brigitte Hoss, daughter of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoss, breaks silence on life next to the camp.
Interviews with Brigitte shed light on her family's experience during World War II. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
Film

'Zone of Interest's Streaming Release Date is Sooner Than You Think

The most disturbing movies may not be strange but rather have reality crash in unexpectedly.
The Zone of Interest features a duality between an idyllic villa life and the horrors of Auschwitz, reflected in its sound design. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Auschwitz visit expands students' understanding of Holocaust DW 01/27/2024

German students are encouraged to visit Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps to learn about the Holocaust
These visits are voluntary and students must apply for the project, sometimes even going through a selection process [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Elon Musk, on Rehabilitation Tour, Calls Himself Aspirationally Jewish'

Elon Musk has been accused of antisemitism but has been attempting to push back against these accusations.
Musk recently visited the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz and declared himself aspirationally Jewish as part of his penitence tour. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Chicago City Council vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution to be postponed amid pushback

A vote on a cease-fire resolution in Gaza by the Chicago City Council has been postponed after a group of aldermen petitioned for a delay.
The delay comes after the council planned to vote on a resolution commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz, with sensitivity concerns being a reason for the postponement. [ more ]
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