Rolf Hochhuth
German playwright whose The Representative accused Pope Pius XII of silence in the face of the Holocaust, igniting one of the most explosive theatrical controversies of the 20th century. His documentary theater brought moral accountability to historical events. His later plays attacked Churchill and American capitalism.
Works
- The RepresentativeControversial play accusing Pope Pius XII of Holocaust complicity
- SoldiersPlay questioning military leaders' responsibility for Churchill's decisions
- The DeputyControversial play accusing Pope Pius XII of Holocaust complicity
- Guerrillas
- JudithBiblical drama retelling the Judith and Holofernes story
- The Midwife
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