WHY ME in Potsdam: Film evening and conversation with Wolf D. Kroll

Event: WHY ME – Wolf D. Kroll at Kunsthaus sans titre in Französische Str. 18, 14476 Potsdam on 4. September 2026

Date and Time

4. September 2026 19:00

Location

Kunsthaus sans titre
Franz. Str. 18, 14467 Potsdam, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

When memory speaks to the present: Wolf D. Kroll in Potsdam

At Kunsthaus sans titre, a film evening transforms into a literarily enriched author talk with documentary intensity. WHY ME tells the story of the reporter Emma, whose assignment to portray Wolf D. Kroll leads to an intense journey through family history, war experience, and the present.

A material between historical facts and personal truth

The film leads into a narrative that does not conclude historical experience in a museum sense but transforms it into contemporary moral questions. Wolf D. Kroll, as a 17-year-old soldier who survived the Battle of the Seelow Heights, represents a biographical memory that resonates far beyond the evening. This is precisely where the special literary quality of this format lies: documentary elements combine with narrative power, creating a dense, resonant experience.

Reading atmosphere at Kunsthaus sans titre

Kunsthaus sans titre in the French Quarter is regarded as an open place for art, conversations, and events. The industrial clarity of the house, the closeness to the audience, and the concentrated atmosphere of the evening promise an encounter where film, conversation, and memory intertwine. Those who appreciate literature, documentary film, and cultural-historical reflection will not experience a mere appointment here but an author encounter with an echo.

Conversation, perspectives, resonance

Following the screening, a conversation will take place with Wolf D. Kroll, Sandra Fronterré, Mario Nieswandt, and Melanie Madaus. This opens the evening for classification, contradiction, and personal exchange. Such formats strengthen the promotion of reading in a broader sense: they make history approachable, encourage cultural discourse, and give the audience space for their own thoughts on war, responsibility, and narrative.

Location with cultural-historical aura

Kunsthaus sans titre offers around 800 square meters of space for exhibitions, projects, and events. Its location on Französische Straße, not far from central Potsdam cultural venues, underscores the character of the evening as an urban, easily accessible event with artistic resonance. The event is free of charge and takes place on a donation basis.

Conclusion

Anyone interested in documentary storytelling, historical perspectives, and intense conversations will find a night here with depth and relevance to the present. WHY ME promises not only information but resonance. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to experience literature, film, and memory culture live.

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