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202060 minPGdocumentary

Education Historical Events

The Lesson

202060 minPGdocumentary

Four German students spend five years learning about National Socialism and its impact on Germany and the world.

Education Historical Events

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Four German students spend five years learning about National Socialism and its impact on Germany and the world.

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Elena Horndirector

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Four students in Germany engage with lessons about National Socialism and the Holocaust over five years. They confront the historical atrocities committed during the Nazi era and reflect on their implications for modern society. Directed by Elena Horn, "The Lesson" captures their personal journeys as they grapple with the weight of history and its relevance to their lives. The documentary emphasizes the role of education in remembering the past to prevent future horrors.

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