Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht (February 10, 1898 – August 14, 1956) was an influential German dramatist, stage director, and poet of the 20th century.

Impact

Brecht left a lasting literary and political legacy which has had influence wordwide —particularly at times of political change and upheaval.

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Brecht left the Berliner Ensemble to his wife, the actress Helene Weigel, which she ran until her death in 1971. Perhaps the most famous German touring theater of the postwar era, it was primarily devoted to performing Brecht plays.

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Berliner Ensemble - Helene Weigel - 1971

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