Berlin

Synopsis: Journalist Matt Frei, who was born in Germany, was sent by the BBC to Berlin in 1989 to report on the fall of the Berlin Wall. Twenty years later, he returned to the city and over the course of three hour-long documentaries explores the history of the city through three themed programmes, on the city’s ideas, architecture and people. DANGEROUS IDEAS explores how Berlin has been a crucible for radical thought and how the price of such experimentation has been a history of bloodshed, tyranny and violence. RUINED VISIONS tells a story of human creativity and destruction through the buildings of Berlin. From Friedrich the Second’s imperial city and Bauhaus to the impact of Albert Speer’s Neo-classical Nazi dream and the Wall. ICH BIN EIN BERLINER reveals the spirit of Berlin’s people, characterised by their struggle for freedom. Having flocked to enjoy the city’s religious toleration, they took on the Nazis and risked their lives to cross the Wall.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 2009
Notes: An OU version of Berlin is also available in German only. Please note this version is for educational sales only. Price on application.
Subjects: History; Languages
Keywords: architecture - German; Bauhaus; Berlin; Nazi Germany; Speer, Albert; Weimar Republic; Berlin Wall

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