WARS MADE IN BRANDENBURG at the Thalia Cinema: Political Education and Film in Potsdam

WARS MADE IN BRANDENBURG: Brandenburg between Turning Point and War Economy

How does current rearmament change industry, state, and society? The conference WARS MADE IN BRANDENBURG will address the political, economic, and social consequences of a new security policy era on November 14, 2026, in Potsdam. The kickoff at the Thalia Cinema Babelsberg combines a lecture, discussion, and film screening for an evening of political education.

Internal Turning Point and Societal Consequences

The center of the introductory lecture by Ingar Solty focuses on the symptoms and causes of the so-called internal turning point. The speaker from the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung places the current militarization into a larger political and social context. The analysis of the subsequent DEFA film Die Buntkarierten from 1949 opens a historical perspective on war, everyday life, and social upheavals.

Brandenburg as a Scene of Industrial Transformation

The event looks at specific developments in Brandenburg and Berlin. Which industries are being converted for military production? Which technologies are at the center of future armament projects? And what civilian alternatives remain conceivable? These questions form the starting point for the further lectures and debates of the two-day conference.

Political Education, Debate, and Cultural Reflection

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the program will continue at the AWO-Kulturhaus Babelsberg. Topics include industrial conversion, trade union positions, social cuts, fundamental rights, and a possible authoritarian state transformation. Contributions from experts in science, trade unions, politics, media criticism, and peace research create space for differentiated discussions and critical assessments.

An Evening Between Lecture and Film

The atmosphere of a classical art exhibition gives way to a political and cinematic experience: language, historical images, and the concentrated spatial effect of the cinema combine for an intense artistic experience of cultural education. The DEFA film Die Buntkarierten adds an aesthetic experience to the lecture, making societal changes tangible through characters, montage, and cinematic imagery.

Conclusion: An Important Impulse for Potsdam

WARS MADE IN BRANDENBURG invites attendees to view current rearmament not in the abstract but in its impact on industry, labor, democracy, and everyday life. Those who wish to understand political contexts, gain historical perspectives, and participate in an open debate about peace and societal alternatives will find a concentrated evening of cultural and political education here.

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• Brandenburg Travel – Event Information
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