{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/68f6833959323046caa7409c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"'The Dilemma of German Actors since 1945' (2025 Zeitgeist Article) with Historian, Author and Journalist Katja Hoyer and co-host Sarah","description":"<p>Katja Hoyer, German-British Historian, Author and Journalist joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the dilemma facing German actors since 1945: whether to take Nazi roles or not.</p><p><br></p><p>They examine 'memory politics' of the Second World War, the stereotypical Nazi portrayal seen in Hollywood over the years such as Wolf Kahler, through to modern German actors&nbsp;like Sandra Hüller, Daniel Brühl, Franka Potente, among others.</p><p><br></p><p>From Star Wars, Commando Comics to Coronation Street, this episode truly examines a rarely-discussed issue in films with the trademark humour that you've come to expect from Sean and Sarah, whilst maintaining a respectful tone given the historical context.</p><p><br></p><p>Question Raised:</p><p>-How quickly did this issue rear it's head in post-war Germany?</p><p>-Could a German family join Coronation Street?</p><p>-How many films/television series does Sean mention?</p><p>-When did the stereotypical Nazi villain begin?</p><p>-What was the reaction to The Untergang [Downfall] in Germany?</p><p>-Do all film villains have to be either German or well-spoken English characters?</p><p>-Will German topics other than the Nazis ever be of interest to the international film scene?</p><p><br></p><p>Books:</p><p>-<em>Der Brand</em> [The Fire] by Jörg Friedrich, published in 2002.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Song that Sean was trying to think of for '<em>Deutschland 83</em>':</p><p>-\"<em>Major Tom (Coming Home)</em>\" by Peter Schilling.</p><p><br></p><p>Our Guest:</p><p>https://www.katjahoyer.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>Read The Article Here:</p><p>https://www.katjahoyer.uk/p/the-nazi-dilemma-facing-german-actors</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:05&nbsp;Welcome to Review It Yourself</p><p>0:46&nbsp;Introducing Katja Hoyer</p><p>2:29&nbsp;The Inspiration Behind the Article</p><p>5:08&nbsp;German Actors and Nazi Stereotypes</p><p>6:58&nbsp;Portrayals in Film</p><p>10:44&nbsp;The Impact of Historical Memory</p><p>11:10&nbsp;The Modern German Actor</p><p>16:18&nbsp;The Balance of Typecasting</p><p>17:57&nbsp;The Complexity of Nazi Depictions</p><p>20:34&nbsp;Female Actors and Their Roles</p><p>23:17&nbsp;The Challenges of Representation</p><p>33:22&nbsp;The Role of Nationality in Acting</p><p>36:46&nbsp;The Future of German Cinema</p><p>41:01&nbsp;Shifting Perspectives in Film</p><p>57:23&nbsp;Cultural Stereotypes in Modern Media</p><p>1:00:48&nbsp;Upcoming Projects of Katja Hoyer</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for Listening!</p><p><br></p><p>Find us here:&nbsp;</p><p>X: @YourselfReview</p><p>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}