Documentary screening of ‘The Return - Old Hatreds in New Times'
This South African documentary explores the aftermath of the Holocaust and antisemitism, as well as apartheid, colonial violence, contemporary racism, and the Israel/Palestine conflict through the interwoven stories of South African and German interviewees involved in a range of memory struggles. It highlights fractures and connections between ideologies and structures and explores the return of ‘white supremacy’ and fascism today. Using Heidi Grunebaum’s family story as a portal, the film explores these wider issues as it moves between South Africa and Germany and from there to the controversial significance that Israel has for the German politics of remembrance. During the after talk we will be joined by co-producer of the film: Heidi Grunebaum.
This event is free to attend for anyone inside or outside the university (no registration needed); English spoken.
Organized in collaboration with European Languages and Cultures, Middle Eastern Studies and Arts Lounge.