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Lisa Bitter Reflects on Childhood Impact of Berlin Wall's Fall

The actress recalls the emotional family moment and her subsequent fascination with East Germany's transformation.

  • Lisa Bitter, known for her role in 'Tatort', was deeply moved by the fall of the Berlin Wall at age five.
  • Her parents' emotional reaction to the event left a lasting impression, highlighting the significance of the moment.
  • Growing up near the former East Germany, Bitter was curious about the societal changes post-reunification.
  • She chose to study in Leipzig, drawn by the cultural and historical shifts occurring in the former East.
  • Bitter found the creative use of vacant spaces in Leipzig post-Wende to be an exciting aspect of the city’s transformation.
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