About this Event
From his headquarters in the Hotel Terminus in Lyon, Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie sent thousands of Jews and members of the Resistance to their deaths between 1942 and 1944. He escaped to Bolivia after the war, but was captured and returned to France decades later. In 1987, he stood trial and was condemned for crimes against humanity, in the first such trial to be held in France. Hotel Terminus, by the legendary film director Marcel Ophuls (The Sorrow and the Pity, Judgment at Nurnberg), won the Oscar for best documentary in 1988; more than three hours long, the film tells the riveting story of Barbie’s life and career, including his postwar work for American intelligence. A brillliant exploration of guilt, responsibility, and public and private memory, Hotel Terminus is a masterpiece of documentary filmmaking. Distinguished scholars Richard J. Golsan (Texas A&M) and Susan Rubin Suleiman (Harvard) will show excerpts and discuss its historic importance, with ample opportunity for audience participation. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Andrew Sobanet (Georgetown).
Doors open at 5:30 and close at 6:00 pm. Due to strict security measures, please arrive on time, and allow extra time for security screening. Registration and valid ID are required. Masks are recommended in the auditorium.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Maison Française, Embassy of France, Washington, United States
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