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June 27, 2025

Germany’s Constitution, Erotica, and a Pastor’s Dignity – Rise of Hitler 19, July 1931

Filed under: Germany, History — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 26 Jun 2025

A rogue preacher breaks into the Reichstag and steals silverware, banned erotica, and the 1848 German Constitution. As Germany’s banks collapse and panic spreads, the press is captivated by the strange tale of Walter Wohlgemuth: pastor, thief, and accidental symbol of a republic in crisis.

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Director: Astrid Deinhard
Producers: Astrid Deinhard and Spartacus Olsson
Executive Producers: Astrid Deinhard, Indy Neidell, Spartacus Olsson
Creative Producer: Marek Kamiński
Creative Director: Iryna Dulka
Written by: Sebastian Brandstetter
Edited by: Karolina Dołęga
Artwork and color grading by: Mikołaj Uchman
Sound design by: Marek Kamiński
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“Fly Baby Fly” – Fabien Tell
“Last Point of Safe Return” – Fabien Tell
“Leave It All Here” – Fabien Tell
“London” – Howard Harper-Barnes
“Ominous” – Philip Ayers
“Please Hear Me Out” – Philip Ayers
“Rememberance” – Fabien Tell
“Snap of a Finger” – Golden Age Radio
“The Inspector 4” – Johannes Bornlöf
“The Messenger” – Fabien Tell
“Trapped in a Maze” – Philip Ayers
“Weapon of Choice” – Fabien Tell
“Other Sides of Glory” – Fabien Tell
“On the Edge of Change” – Brightarm Orchestra
“Not Safe Yet” – Gunnar Johnsen
“Break Free” – Fabien Tell

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