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404. The Nazis in Power: The Night of the Long Knives (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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Grotesque Humor in Historical Tragedy

This chapter examines the darkly comedic elements of the Night of the Long Knives, particularly the bizarre execution of Ernst Röhm. The conversation highlights the tragic yet grotesque circumstances of the event while envisioning how filmmakers like Wes Anderson might interpret this grim narrative.

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