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198859 minPGdocumentary

Remembering Means Living

198859 minPGdocumentary

Róza Berger-Fiedler reflects on the history of Jews in Berlin, intertwining personal experiences with the community's evolution from the Middle Ages to the present.

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Róza Berger-Fiedler

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Róza Berger-Fiedler reflects on the history of Jews in Berlin, intertwining personal experiences with the community's evolution from the Middle Ages to the present.

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Róza Berger-Fiedler reflects on the history of Jews in Berlin, beginning in the Middle Ages and extending to contemporary times. He intertwines this narrative with his own life experiences. The film spans 59 minutes and provides a personal account of cultural memory and identity in a city marked by significant historical events. Through Berger-Fiedler's lens, the documentary presents a unique perspective on the Jewish community's evolution in Berlin.

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