Berlin - Culture & History
17 videos • 9,430 views • by RuniTravel Berlin - Culture & History A Playlist on Berlin, beginning with a series in which Matt Frei explores different aspects of Berlin, a city that thrives on diversity. "Visions of the Future" -- This is the place that inspired Fritz Lang's Metropolis, hosted the Bauhaus and broke away from the traditional 19th century painting style. "Ruined Visions" --.After the wall fell on November 9th 1989, Berlin regained its status as Germany's political and cultural centre. In its 800 year history many different regimes have used the city as a showcase of power. "Ich bin ein Berliner" - Hedonism and creativity are the hallmarks of Berlin. From Cabaret to Iggy Pop, from Otto Dix to Turner prize winner Simon Starling: Culture is Berlin's calling card, but its reputation is built on a past of conflict and consolidation. How has Berlin resolved its multi-ethnicity both in the past and in the present? And what are its perspectives for the Future? This is foowed by Historical Documentaries highlighting events around Berlin,, such as a personal account of "Hitler's Bodyguard" and accounts such as "Cold War" eventsthat finally lead to the "Fall of the Wall"