Professor David Peimer
Portrayals of the Holocaust in Film
Summary
How does one depict the Holocaust on film? Debates on the topic have been profound and heart searing. In this insightful presentation we will examine notions of authenticity, dramatic storytelling, audience focus, portraying evil, memory, and story. By looking at some examples from films, we will explore the questions the topic raises as our contribution to the upcoming Holocaust Memorial Day, and an urgent reminder to never forget and to never again.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.