Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known
March 26, 2026·1h 29min
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The reputation of Zurich's Schauspielhaus theater is based on figures such as Bertolt Brecht and Therese Giese, who turned it into a bastion of cultural resistance during the Nazi era. After the war, the global successes of Max Frisch and Friedrich Dürrenmatt consolidated this reputation. But the architect of this glory has been forgotten: Kurt Hirschfeld.
Director:Stina WerenfelsCast:Ruth Hirschfeld
The reputation of Zurich's Schauspielhaus theater is based on figures such as Bertolt Brecht and Therese Giese, who turned it into a bastion of cultural resistance during the Nazi era. After the war, the global successes of Max Frisch and Friedrich Dürrenmatt consolidated this reputation. But the architect of this glory has been forgotten: Kurt Hirschfeld.
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Original Title
Hirschfeld – Unbekannter Bekannter
Status
Released
Release Date
03/26/2026
Original Language
German
Production Country
Switzerland
