Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known (2026)
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 Werenfels, Samir Jamal Al Din
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known about?
- 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.
- Who directed Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known?
- Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known was directed by Stina Werenfels, Samir Jamal Al Din.
- How long is Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known?
- Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known?
- Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known is a Documentary film.