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Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) was a German-born Jewish American political theorist and is best known for her writings on totalitarianism.

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Rescue and Resistance – New Netflix Series 'Transatlantic'

Rescue and Resistance – New Netflix Series 'Transatlantic'

Based on a true story – how an American in France saved thousands from the Nazis in World War II.
FilmApril 6, 202302:37 min
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Documenta art show faces challenges

Documenta art show faces challenges

Accusations of antisemitism and the pandemic are complicating planning for Ruangrupa, the curators of the art show.
ArtsJanuary 19, 2022
Hannah Arendt im Fernsehinterview mit Günter Gaus

10 famous German exiles

10 famous German exiles

Many thinkers, authors and artists in Germany had to flee the Nazis, from Hannah Arendt to Billy Wilder.
CultureAugust 17, 202010 images
Wissenschaft des Judentums

Why Hannah Arendt remains inspiring today

Why Hannah Arendt remains inspiring today

A Berlin exhibition dedicated to political thinker Hannah Arendt shows that she remains more relevant than ever.
CultureMay 11, 2020
Deutsches Historisches Museum in Berlin | Ausstellung Hannah Arendt

For Hannah Arendt, smoking and thinking belonged together

For Hannah Arendt, smoking and thinking belonged together

Philosopher Hannah Arendt's belonging are now on show at the German Historical Museum in Berlin.
CultureMay 11, 202011 images
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KINO Favorites - Wonder Women

KINO Favorites - Wonder Women

On the 1 year anniversary of #MeToo, a new KINO Favorites special dedicated to our favorite female directors. 7 extraordinary women filmmakers whose movies feature strong, intelligent, complex and funny female characters
CultureNovember 11, 201812:02 min
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