Kino im Salon | Erlesene Filme: Hannah Arendt

Margarethe von Trotta's film "Hannah Arendt" is a profound reflection on morality, responsibility and the power of thought. At the center is Barbara Sukowa as the eponymous philosopher, who observes the trial against Adolf Eichmann with razor-sharp intelligence and unwavering courage and develops her controversial theory of the "banality of evil".

The film follows Arendt from New York to Jerusalem, where she follows the trial as a reporter for the New Yorker. Her findings shock the public: Eichmann does not appear to be a monster, but a bureaucrat who blindly follows orders. Arendt's conclusion brings her fierce criticism, but she defends her convictions with unbending determination.

With dense dialog and impressive images, the film captures the atmosphere of the 1960s while making Arendt's spirit and her inner turmoil tangible. "Hannah Arendt" is a clever, gripping drama about a woman who does not bow to the zeitgeist - a film that resonates.

Lights out and movie off - once a month, the Kultur: Haus Dacheröden shows selected literary adaptations with a short introduction. If you prefer an intimate, cozy atmosphere to a large cinema hall, this is the place for you. Experience the films by candlelight, with a cool drink and a few snacks. We present adaptations of classic and contemporary literature - from "Tschick" to "Nackt unter Wölfen", from new to old. A short introduction before the start of the screening by the Erfurt filmmaker and curator of the event series Susanne Aßmann gives an overview of the background to the film.

Length: 113 minutes

Supported by the Thuringian State Chancellery