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Theater Carambolage: “NACHTLAND”

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At the heart of Marius von Mayenburg's play is a mysterious painting: after their father's death, brothers Nicola and Philipp find a seemingly insignificant painting in the attic, signed “A. Hiller”. Or perhaps it says “A. Hitler”? That would almost be better, because its value would suddenly increase. Unfortunately, its provenance is unknown – and only with a verifiable provenance can a painting by Adolf Hitler be sold at a profit. While their Jewish sister-in-law fights hard to destroy it, Nicola and Philipp feverishly investigate their family history. Or perhaps... they invent a new one?

With sharp, biting jokes verging on cynicism, Marius von Mayenburg tackles thorny questions: is it really possible to separate the work from the artist? And to what extent do moral principles hold up when financial gain comes into play?

A theater-play in German language