Hans Rosenthal's Legacy Honored on His 100th Birthday with ZDF Biopic

The film 'Rosenthal' revisits the life of the Holocaust survivor turned TV icon, exploring his resilience, cultural impact, and struggles with identity in post-war Germany.

• Hans Rosenthal, a Holocaust survivor who became a celebrated German TV host, is being commemorated on his 100th birthday with a ZDF biopic titled 'Rosenthal.'
• The biopic, available for streaming since March 22 and airing on April 7, highlights his survival during the Holocaust, aided by two women who risked their lives to hide him in Berlin.
• Rosenthal's iconic quiz show 'Dalli Dalli,' which aired from 1971 to 1986, is remembered as a cultural phenomenon and a symbol of post-war entertainment in Germany.
• The film delves into Rosenthal's inner conflicts, such as hosting the 75th episode of 'Dalli Dalli' on the 40th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a decision that weighed heavily on him.
• Rosenthal's autobiography 'Zwei Leben in Deutschland,' published in 1980, and his philanthropic work through the Hans-Rosenthal-Stiftung underscore his enduring legacy of resilience and social impact.

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