A Microcosm of History: Volker Schlöndorff's Visitation The release of Volker Schlöndorff's Visitation has reignited debates about Germany's complex past and its ongoing impact on the country.
The film, adapted from Jenny Erpenbeck's novel Heimsuchung, masterfully tells the tale of two summer houses that stand in for the entirety of German history over the past century.
By focusing on those who lived and visited these adjacent lakeside properties near Berlin, Schlöndorff creates a nuanced exploration of how personal lives are forever altered by politics.