Berlin '36

This dramatization of a heart-wrenching story is never less than fascinating.
-- Brandon Judell, New York Theatre Wire

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Berlin '36

Berlin, 1936. The U.S. threatens to boycott the Olympic games because of Hitler's racial policies. They insist that Nazi Germany allow Jews on their team, and specifically demand the participation of Jewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann (Karoline Herfurth), the leading high jumper of her time. The Nazis reluctantly decide to include her, but to make sure she doesn't win a gold medal, they send in a rival, the unknown Marie Ketteler (Sebastian Urzendowsky). Their coach, a rabid Nazi, uses every means in the book to undermine Gretel's preparations. Yet she consistently outscores her other competitors, including Marie. Two weeks before the games, Gretel is barred from participating; the Nazis' goal to eliminate the team's Jewish competitor -- yet still win a gold medal -- seems within reach. But Gretel and Marie have forged a strong friendship during their training. It is now up to Marie to decide if the Nazis’ plan will actually succeed… Based on a true story.

The character of Marie Ketteler is based on Dora Ratjen
Not Rated
Genre
Drama
Runtime
100
Language
German
Director
Kaspar Heidelbach
Cast
Karoline Herfurth, Axel Prahl

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