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»"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
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»Intimately crafted, Germans and Jews is a gorgeously made documentary … a film of profound nuance and emotional depth.«
CriterionCast
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»"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
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»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
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»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
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»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
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»The film speaks volumes about the human capacity for understanding, empathy and hope.«
NOW Toronto
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»"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
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»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
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»A thoughtful and illuminating examination of a provocative subject.«
The Hollywood Reporter
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»An important and moving film!«
WDR 5 Scala