Taking Sides

Taking Sides

Taking Sides

Taking Sides

Taking Sides

Overview

Wilhelm Furtwangler (1886-1954) was one of the great conductors of this century. It was his misfortune to have been at the height of his career when the National Socialists came to power. While many of his fellow artists were either forced to leave Germany or emigrated as an act of protest. Furtwangler remained. After the war he was accused of having served the Nazi regime. Contained in the volume Collaboration and Taking Sides.

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Cautions

  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language

Details

  • Genre: Period, Docudrama/History
  • Time Period: 1940s/WWII
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Ronald Harwood

Ronald Harwood’s many plays include The Dresser, Taking Sides, Quartet, Mahler’s Conversion, An English Tragedy, Collaboration and Degenerate Art which premiered in Berlin in October 2015. His films include The Dresser (Academy Award Nomination for Best Screenplay), Taking ...
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