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Alfred Döblin

Film Review: How do you (Re)make a Movie of “Berlin Alexanderplatz”?

This new adaptation is sure to spark criticism from Döblin and Fassbinder loyalists, as well as those who might feel the film is not politically progressive enough. Nonetheless, it strikes the right chords: balancing between textual fidelity and contemporary relevance.

By: Ezra Haber Glenn Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Alfred Döblin, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Burhan Qurbani, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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