Arts Goebbels-Baarová: more than just a German-Czech love story

23-10-2009 11:33 | Chris Johnstone

A play based on the short but stormy love affair between the Third Reich’s infamous propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and a young Czech film star has been causing quite a stir locally. Goebbels-Baarová has sparked controversy ― partly because of its unforgiving treatment of actress Lída Baarová and its message aimed at today’s Czechs. We investigate the play’s background and talk with its joint author and director.

Gabriela Míčová as Lída Baarová Gabriela Míčová as Lída Baarová   Back

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