This paper analyzes the TV-series “Holocaust” by discussing the necessity and the impossibility of representing the Shoah. It presents a reading of the television series “Holocaust” by the German Philosopher Günther Anders and also explores different perspectives on the American series by other commentators. Unlike many intellectuals, Anders’ book, “After Holocaust”, offers a positive assessment of the film by considering not only its aesthetic value but its power in awakening the conscience of the German/Austrian people who have been half-asleep when confronted with their own guil.

Primo dolore. Guenther (Stern) Anders dopo "Holocaust"

LATINI, MICAELA
2015-01-01

Abstract

This paper analyzes the TV-series “Holocaust” by discussing the necessity and the impossibility of representing the Shoah. It presents a reading of the television series “Holocaust” by the German Philosopher Günther Anders and also explores different perspectives on the American series by other commentators. Unlike many intellectuals, Anders’ book, “After Holocaust”, offers a positive assessment of the film by considering not only its aesthetic value but its power in awakening the conscience of the German/Austrian people who have been half-asleep when confronted with their own guil.
2015
Aesthetics; Memory; Holocaust; Anders; Adorno; Witness
Latini, Micaela
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