Williamsburg Regional Library

Stefan Zweig, farewell to Europe

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Stefan Zweig, farewell to Europe
Language
ger
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Stefan Zweig
Oclc number
1019657961
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Originally produced by First Run Features in 2016
Runtime
106
Sub title
farewell to Europe
Summary
This emotionally powerful film explores the painful dilemma of whether to speak out or remain silent in the face of tyranny. It tells the story of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig and his life in exile from 1936 to 1942. Zweig was one of the most famous writers of his time, but as a Jewish intellectual he struggled to find the right stance towards the events in Nazi Germany. Driven to emigrate to South America at the peak of his worldwide fame, Zweig fell into despair at the sight of Europe's downfall
Technique
live action
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