Berlin 1945

At the beginning of 1945, Berlin remains under the spell of the Nazi promise of salvation, an illusion at odds with the city's daily reality.

National Socialism is beaten on April 30, as the red flag flies over the Reichstag. Adolf Hitler takes his own life, and another seven days pass before the Wehrmacht disassembles.

The allies are waiting to enter Berlin. The Soviets appoint mayors, organise the food supply and go on the hunt for war criminals. The Jewish community regroup.