Elena Horn

At age 14, every child attending school in Germany is brought face to face with their nation's past during World War II. For many, this means confronting the reality of the Holocaust for the very first time. THE LESSON explores how new generations in Germany grapple with this tragic history, following a group of children coming of age in the rural town of Fröndenberg. Filmed from 2014 to 2019, the film examines how, despite Germany's reputation for...