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202524 minPG-13documentary

Grimm's Nightmare

202524 minPG-13documentary

Record votes for the far-right AfD in Germany's 2024 elections turned Red Riding Hood into a tool of fear rather than a simple fairy tale.

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Record votes for the far-right AfD in Germany's 2024 elections turned Red Riding Hood into a tool of fear rather than a simple fairy tale.

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Sophie Löschdirector

Andrea Erjadirector

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In Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gained record votes following the 2024 elections. Against this backdrop, Red Riding Hood has shifted from a fairy tale to a tool for fear. The 24-minute documentary, Grimm's Nightmare, details how this story has been weaponized by extremists to influence public perception and promote their agenda. The film reflects on the changing narrative surrounding a classic tale in a politically charged environment.

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