

Escape to Life depicts a remarkable sibling relationship. Erika and Klaus Mann, the brilliant eldest children of German author Thomas Mann, claimed to be identical twins, despite being born more than a year apart and of different genders. Living under the shadow of Hitler's rise, Erika and Klaus were intellectuals, homosexuals, and pacifists who lived as exiles. Erika was an actress whose satirical revues were censored throughout Europe. Klaus was a self-doubting writer whose banned novel, Mephisto, didn't become a bestseller until long after his suicide. Filled with contradictions, their fascinating lives stand as a testament to the power of the individual -- and art -- against the forces of history. Weiss and Speck weave a seamless blend of dramatic scenes, compelling interviews (including Mann's youngest daughter), and amazing archival footage.
Family Issues, Homosexuality, Nazi-ism, World History, Actors/Actresses, Biography and Autobiography, Censorship, Countries, Gender Issues, Geographical Areas, Germany, History, Identity Ethnicity and Sexuality, Law Politics and Government, Philosophy Religion and Spirituality, Political Philosophy, Twins, Writers
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