Loved this movie and this song. You may not know that Marlene wanted nothing to do with the Nazis.She became an American citizen long before WWII was over.
She became an american citizen before WWII started! She - very reluctantly - played a Nazi in A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1947). Marlene was a soldier, she was literally in the front lines fighting with the boys. She wasn't afraid and she was most definitely not a Nazi! People need to understand how tragic it was for her to see her homeland leveled after the war, she loved Germany and it had nothing to do with the Nazis!
Oh, yes, of course we know. At least the west Germans are historically well educated concerning the Third Reich - there are almost daily prime quality documentations on the nazi era on tv.
Marlene's daughter wrote a book about her mother and quoted some of her letters describing what she was seeing in Germany as the war was ending, because she was traveling as close to the front as possible with the US Army as an entertainer. She was naturally shocked by the condition of Berlin in particular, where she had lived till she moved to the US in about 1930.
This is one truly great movie. Marlene's snide remark to Congress woman Jean Arthur.."that's a lovely gown my dear, are you sure you're not wearing it backwards?" always cracks me up. So much of this film is dead serious and it's always been very moving to me.
Amidst the ruins of Berlin Trees are in bloom as they have never been Sometimes at night you feel in all your sorrow A perfume as of a sweet tomorrow! That's when you realize at last They won't return - the phantoms of the past A brand new spring is to begin Out of the ruins of Berlin! In den Ruinen von Berlin Fangen die Blumen wieder an zu blüh'n Und in der Nacht spürst du von allen Seiten Einen Duft, als wie aus alten Zeiten! Dans les ruines de Berlin Les arbres en fleur parfument ton chemin! I na razwálina Berlina Nacnátsja nowaja wesná! In den Ruinen von Berlin Fangen die Blumen wieder an zu blüh'n Und in der Nacht spürst du von allen Seiten Einen Duft, als wie aus alten Zeiten! Dans les ruines de Berlin Les arbres en fleur parfument ton chemin! I na razwálina Berlina Nacnátsja nowaja wesná!
Marlene ist so cool und mutig, the blonde goddess of victory ... thats when you realize at last they won´t return the phantoms of the past that when the spring is to begin out of the ruins of Berlin, badass auch die Hollaender-Zeilen auf deutsch...
In the years immediately following World War II, Berlin became an iconic symbol of both destruction and recovery. The city lay in ruins after the extensive bombing campaigns, and its post-war landscape was one of desolation, yet also of resilience. Marlene Dietrich, a German-born Hollywood star who had famously opposed the Nazi regime and supported the Allied war effort, returned to her homeland in various ways during this period, both through her work and her public persona. Here’s an exploration of the themes you’re asking about through key moments: ### **1. Marlene Dietrich’s Relationship with Berlin (1945-1947)** Marlene Dietrich was born in Berlin in 1901, and by the late 1920s, she had achieved stardom in Germany. However, with the rise of the Nazi regime, she left for Hollywood and became a U.S. citizen in 1939. During the war, Dietrich was an outspoken critic of Hitler, and she actively supported the Allies by entertaining American troops and working in anti-Nazi propaganda. After the war, Dietrich returned to Germany to perform for Allied forces, but her relationship with the German public was complicated. Many viewed her as a traitor for rejecting Nazi Germany, while others saw her as a hero for standing against tyranny. ### **2. *A Foreign Affair* (1948) - Marlene Dietrich’s Iconic Role in Post-War Berlin** One of the most famous representations of Berlin’s post-war ruins in popular culture was Billy Wilder’s 1948 film *A Foreign Affair*, in which Marlene Dietrich plays a central role. The film is set in a devastated Berlin, providing a stark backdrop of the city’s destruction. #### **Key Aspects of the Film**: - **Setting**: *A Foreign Affair* was filmed in part in the actual ruins of Berlin. The bombed-out buildings and rubble-strewn streets are prominently featured, providing an authentic and haunting representation of the war-torn city. - **Plot and Dietrich’s Role**: Dietrich plays Erika von Schlütow, a German cabaret singer who had connections to Nazi officials. Her character navigates the moral complexities of wartime collaboration, survival, and the ambiguous loyalties of the immediate post-war period. - **Themes**: The film explores the tension between the victorious Allies and the defeated Germans, as well as the personal and political compromises that people made during and after the war. Dietrich’s character embodies this ambiguity, as she is both a victim and a survivor of the Nazi regime. ### **3. Visuals of Berlin in Ruins (1945-1947)** By the time the war ended in May 1945, Berlin was a city in ruins. Here are some key images that would have been emblematic of Berlin during this time, scenes that also influenced how the city was portrayed in films like *A Foreign Affair*: - **Devastation**: Entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble. Iconic landmarks such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church were severely damaged or destroyed. - **Human Struggles**: Civilians, especially women (the so-called "Trümmerfrauen" or "rubble women"), were engaged in the massive task of clearing debris and rebuilding the city. - **Occupation**: Berlin was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Americans, British, French, and Soviets, and the tension between the former Allies began to shape the emerging Cold War. #### **Newsreels and Documentation (1945-1947)**: During this period, both Allied and German film crews documented the destruction and early recovery efforts in Berlin. These newsreels captured not only the physical ruins of the city but also the emotional toll the war had taken on its inhabitants. Dietrich, who had returned to Germany in 1945 to perform for American troops, would have been deeply aware of these realities. ### **4. Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy in Post-War Germany** Dietrich’s post-war relationship with Germany was complex. While she continued to be adored internationally, particularly in America and France, her status in Germany remained contentious for some time. It wasn’t until much later in her life that she was fully embraced by her home country, receiving honors such as the Order of Merit of Berlin in 1965, and later, the Berlin Honorary Citizenship in 2002 (posthumously). In *A Foreign Affair*, Dietrich’s role and the backdrop of a ruined Berlin capture a moment in history when the city was not only physically destroyed but was also grappling with the moral and political aftermath of the war. ### **Conclusion** Marlene Dietrich’s connection to post-war Berlin and *A Foreign Affair* illustrates the complicated layers of history, memory, and identity in a city that had been ravaged by war. The ruins of Berlin from 1945-1947 serve as both a literal and metaphorical backdrop to her role in the film and her larger public persona during this period. Dietrich’s legacy as an artist and political figure is inseparable from the history of Berlin, a city that, like her, had to rebuild itself from the ashes of war.
"...thats when you realize at last they won´t return the phantoms of the past..." Liebe Marlene, schade dass du mit diesen Zeilen leider nicht Recht behalten hast. Wenn du das noch erleben könntest, was jetzt wieder so abgeht...
No sin duda alguna, que las leyes de los hombres han sido muy victoriosas y glorificantes para la humanidad, ya creo que si Boris, ya creo que si. Boris Alain Nimylowycz Rudd.
fuck you communist fool supporting rape of innocent women in berlin is the only thing you can appreciate for as the soviets had got fucked open by the wehrmacht
Loved this movie and this song. You may not know that Marlene wanted nothing to do with the Nazis.She became an American citizen long before WWII was over.
Very true, but she was constantly watched by the authorities. They never really trusted her.
@@johngray8606- Sad.
She became an american citizen before WWII started!
She - very reluctantly - played a Nazi in A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1947).
Marlene was a soldier, she was literally in the front lines fighting with the boys.
She wasn't afraid and she was most definitely not a Nazi!
People need to understand how tragic it was for her to see her homeland leveled after the war, she loved Germany and it had nothing to do with the Nazis!
@@mistersurrealist- Yes.
Oh, yes, of course we know. At least the west Germans are historically well educated concerning the Third Reich - there are almost daily prime quality documentations on the nazi era on tv.
Marlene's daughter wrote a book about her mother and quoted some of her letters describing what she was seeing in Germany as the war was ending, because she was traveling as close to the front as possible with the US Army as an entertainer. She was naturally shocked by the condition of Berlin in particular, where she had lived till she moved to the US in about 1930.
This is one truly great movie. Marlene's snide remark to Congress woman Jean Arthur.."that's a lovely gown my dear, are you sure you're not wearing it backwards?" always cracks me up. So much of this film is dead serious and it's always been very moving to me.
One of the best post war films by Billy Wilder (German)
Some of the dialogue was prescient - like the "Politics is like fashion" - statement.
Marlene the greatest taught some class to Arthur , and humiliated her . Marlene the refined , gorgeous, intelligent , superb inside and out.❤❤❤
Damn I can't get this song out of my head lol
Magnificent woman.Extremely intelligent, gifted, beautiful beyond horizon, I am in awe.what a treasure for the world ♥️♥️♥️
She was a filthy woman. You should read up on her. Famous for all the wrong reasons.
SPECTACULAR
NO MORE WAR FOREVER
A song which is truly emblematic of the tragedies of War. Yet, nature and the human spirit rises again from the ashes.
I'm surprised that the streets look in such good condition with no shell craters. They must have some excellent road workers.
Amidst the ruins of Berlin
Trees are in bloom as they have never been
Sometimes at night you feel in all your sorrow
A perfume as of a sweet tomorrow!
That's when you realize at last
They won't return - the phantoms of the past
A brand new spring is to begin
Out of the ruins of Berlin!
In den Ruinen von Berlin
Fangen die Blumen wieder an zu blüh'n
Und in der Nacht spürst du von allen Seiten
Einen Duft, als wie aus alten Zeiten!
Dans les ruines de Berlin
Les arbres en fleur parfument ton chemin!
I na razwálina Berlina
Nacnátsja nowaja wesná!
In den Ruinen von Berlin
Fangen die Blumen wieder an zu blüh'n
Und in der Nacht spürst du von allen Seiten
Einen Duft, als wie aus alten Zeiten!
Dans les ruines de Berlin
Les arbres en fleur parfument ton chemin!
I na razwálina Berlina
Nacnátsja nowaja wesná!
Marlene ist so cool und mutig, the blonde goddess of victory ... thats when you realize at last they won´t return the phantoms of the past that when the spring is to begin out of the ruins of Berlin, badass auch die Hollaender-Zeilen auf deutsch...
Wonderful song the horror is over
Es una maravilla, es fabuloso y emocionante. Sobre todo emocionante.
In the years immediately following World War II, Berlin became an iconic symbol of both destruction and recovery. The city lay in ruins after the extensive bombing campaigns, and its post-war landscape was one of desolation, yet also of resilience. Marlene Dietrich, a German-born Hollywood star who had famously opposed the Nazi regime and supported the Allied war effort, returned to her homeland in various ways during this period, both through her work and her public persona.
Here’s an exploration of the themes you’re asking about through key moments:
### **1. Marlene Dietrich’s Relationship with Berlin (1945-1947)**
Marlene Dietrich was born in Berlin in 1901, and by the late 1920s, she had achieved stardom in Germany. However, with the rise of the Nazi regime, she left for Hollywood and became a U.S. citizen in 1939. During the war, Dietrich was an outspoken critic of Hitler, and she actively supported the Allies by entertaining American troops and working in anti-Nazi propaganda.
After the war, Dietrich returned to Germany to perform for Allied forces, but her relationship with the German public was complicated. Many viewed her as a traitor for rejecting Nazi Germany, while others saw her as a hero for standing against tyranny.
### **2. *A Foreign Affair* (1948) - Marlene Dietrich’s Iconic Role in Post-War Berlin**
One of the most famous representations of Berlin’s post-war ruins in popular culture was Billy Wilder’s 1948 film *A Foreign Affair*, in which Marlene Dietrich plays a central role. The film is set in a devastated Berlin, providing a stark backdrop of the city’s destruction.
#### **Key Aspects of the Film**:
- **Setting**: *A Foreign Affair* was filmed in part in the actual ruins of Berlin. The bombed-out buildings and rubble-strewn streets are prominently featured, providing an authentic and haunting representation of the war-torn city.
- **Plot and Dietrich’s Role**: Dietrich plays Erika von Schlütow, a German cabaret singer who had connections to Nazi officials. Her character navigates the moral complexities of wartime collaboration, survival, and the ambiguous loyalties of the immediate post-war period.
- **Themes**: The film explores the tension between the victorious Allies and the defeated Germans, as well as the personal and political compromises that people made during and after the war. Dietrich’s character embodies this ambiguity, as she is both a victim and a survivor of the Nazi regime.
### **3. Visuals of Berlin in Ruins (1945-1947)**
By the time the war ended in May 1945, Berlin was a city in ruins. Here are some key images that would have been emblematic of Berlin during this time, scenes that also influenced how the city was portrayed in films like *A Foreign Affair*:
- **Devastation**: Entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble. Iconic landmarks such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church were severely damaged or destroyed.
- **Human Struggles**: Civilians, especially women (the so-called "Trümmerfrauen" or "rubble women"), were engaged in the massive task of clearing debris and rebuilding the city.
- **Occupation**: Berlin was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Americans, British, French, and Soviets, and the tension between the former Allies began to shape the emerging Cold War.
#### **Newsreels and Documentation (1945-1947)**:
During this period, both Allied and German film crews documented the destruction and early recovery efforts in Berlin. These newsreels captured not only the physical ruins of the city but also the emotional toll the war had taken on its inhabitants. Dietrich, who had returned to Germany in 1945 to perform for American troops, would have been deeply aware of these realities.
### **4. Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy in Post-War Germany**
Dietrich’s post-war relationship with Germany was complex. While she continued to be adored internationally, particularly in America and France, her status in Germany remained contentious for some time. It wasn’t until much later in her life that she was fully embraced by her home country, receiving honors such as the Order of Merit of Berlin in 1965, and later, the Berlin Honorary Citizenship in 2002 (posthumously).
In *A Foreign Affair*, Dietrich’s role and the backdrop of a ruined Berlin capture a moment in history when the city was not only physically destroyed but was also grappling with the moral and political aftermath of the war.
### **Conclusion**
Marlene Dietrich’s connection to post-war Berlin and *A Foreign Affair* illustrates the complicated layers of history, memory, and identity in a city that had been ravaged by war. The ruins of Berlin from 1945-1947 serve as both a literal and metaphorical backdrop to her role in the film and her larger public persona during this period. Dietrich’s legacy as an artist and political figure is inseparable from the history of Berlin, a city that, like her, had to rebuild itself from the ashes of war.
Thank you so much !
"...thats when you realize at last they won´t return the phantoms of the past..." Liebe Marlene, schade dass du mit diesen Zeilen leider nicht Recht behalten hast. Wenn du das noch erleben könntest, was jetzt wieder so abgeht...
Lass uns kämpfen für eine bessere Welt.
Una escena muy memorable de este filme.
A FOREVER STAR
Jean Arthur had the best line in the film, disappointed with the dress she had bought. "It looked so good on the bicycle."
CREDITS:
TM & © Paramount (1948)
Cast:
Screenwriter: Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Richard L. Breen, Robert Harari
Director: Billy Wilder
Film molto bello una finestra sulla guerra😔
MARLENE EN BERLIJN
24 KARAATS GOUD MERCI GRAZIE THANKS DANKE
No sin duda alguna, que las leyes de los hombres han sido muy victoriosas y glorificantes para la humanidad, ya creo que si Boris, ya creo que si. Boris Alain Nimylowycz Rudd.
Удивительно! Есть строчка по-русски в исполнении Марлен Дитрих: "И на развалинах Берлина начнётся новая весна!"
My God, its terrible and beatiful. Marlène splendide, une certaine idée de la grande vieille Allemagne. E puis, le ruines de Berlin !! To think !
wunderbar marlene
She was not really welcomed back to Germany after the war.
"EXTRA" - Salute
The Russians sure did a demolition job on Berlin. These Aryan super women by now had been reduced to servicing the allied occupation armies.
fuck you communist fool supporting rape of innocent women in berlin is the only thing you can appreciate for as the soviets had got fucked open by the wehrmacht
@@fuckislamfuckallahfuckmuha1714 Fuck fuck
Fuck you communist scumbag.
What a shame ...
Much of what you see here is the result of bombing raids/ firestorms courtesy of the British and the Americans