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Germans & Jews

United States 2016 / Documentary / 76 minutes / Director: Janina Quint / Parental guidance
  • »"Germans & Jews" is intense and surprisingly open. Even today, 75 years after the end of the Holocaust, freedom and democracy cannot be taken for granted – we already lost both in Germany once before. This impressive and important film is also a reminder of that.«

    BR Puzzle

  • »Intimately crafted, Germans and Jews is a gorgeously made documentary … a film of profound nuance and emotional depth.«

    CriterionCast

  • »"Germans & Jews" poses more complicated, not self-evident questions about self-confidence, understanding of history, and national identity beyond nationalism. The film at last comes to German audiences.«

    Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

  • »What truly makes the film a must-see are the fine interviews with social psychologists, historians, Jewish educators and museum directors …. an exceptional documentary.«

    Jewish Standard

  • »Don’t let its deceptively simple title and brief 76-minute running time fool you. “Germans and Jews” is a nuanced look at a complicated situation that offers insights into the intricacies of the human condition.«

    Los Angeles Times

  • »Don’t expect simple answers in “Germans & Jews.” Just prepare for formidable questions. Those are the real reasons to see this incisive documentary.«

    New York Times

  • »The film speaks volumes about the human capacity for understanding, empathy and hope.«

    NOW Toronto

  • »"Germans & Jews" portrays German history and the present. The film leaves room for different experiences and points of view without claiming the right to interpret. A documentary worth seeing.«

    Süddeutsche Zeitung

  • »The new documentary "Germans & Jews" chronicles how Germany has learned from its history of intolerance. The Donald should give it a gander.«

    The Daily Beast

  • »A thoughtful and illuminating examination of a provocative subject.«

    The Hollywood Reporter

  • »An important and moving film!«

    WDR 5 Scala