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Cinema

«Nuremberg, or how to deal with Nazi horrors with dignity

written by Jocelyn Daloz

Nuremberg, directed by James Vanderbilt, combines many of the shortcomings of our time without subtlety, according to our reviewer. The film is nevertheless in the vein of films that deal with the Second World War without romanticizing it.

Society

A mirror held up to our consciences

By Ralph Müller · 20 March 2026

Every month, youtuber Ralph Müller delivers his scathing analysis of a phenomenon typical of the times. This month, he explores the banality of evil through «Nuremberg».

Theater

Correspondence and decline at the Théâtre Antoine

By Quentin Perissinotto · 05 February 2025

Since January 22, «Inconnu à cette adresse» (adapted from Kressman Taylor's novel of the same name) has been returning to this 10th arrondissement venue, directed by Jérémie Lipmann and starring Stéphane Guillon and Pascal Elbé. The result is exhilarating.

Films

Riefenstahl, the damnation of the German soul

By Jocelyn Daloz · December 05, 2024

«Leni Riefenstahl», the umpteenth documentary about the German film-maker, explores what might have driven such a brilliant artist to place her talent at the service of the Nazi regime.

Literature

«Le barman du Ritz», ambiguity at the bottom of the cocktail

By Sofia Frosio · 20 November 2024

After reading Philippe Collin's «Le Barman du Ritz», walking past this Parisian hotel is no longer trivial. During the Occupation, Frank Meier, «the best bartender in the world», served under the laughter of the Nazis, in a contrasting theater of champagne and war.