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A collection of magnetic tape cassettes in labeled plastic sleeves, some of them open, lie scattered on a white surface.

Survivors, perpetrators, witnesses. Claude Lanzmann's interviews on the Holocaust

Bookable tour for groups and school classes

The exhibition Claude Lanzmann: The Recordings makes history audible. For the first time ever, the audio archive of Claude Lanzmann, filmmaker and chronicler of the Shoah, will be made accessible to the public. Previously unknown magnetic tapes document numerous conversations that he and his assistants conducted in the 1970s with Holocaust survivors, perpetrators, and others during their years of research for the film Shoah (1985). They were donated to the JMB and added to the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2023.

28 Nov 2025 to 12 Apr 2026, by appointment

Map with all buildings that belong to the Jewish Museum Berlin. The Old Building is marked in green

Where

Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

Where, when, what?

The tour provides insights into Lanzmann’s research project and introduces the particularities of listening to historical audio sources. Participants have the opportunity to listen to audio interviews on a specific topic independently. Attentive listening reveals various aspects, such as the reluctance of victims to talk about their experiences, or strategies of denial and distraction on the part of the perpetrators. Before and after listening, there is time to discuss observations, thoughts, and feelings. The exchange about how we as listeners in the present perceive these recordings is part of the tour. Please note that the audio recordings contain reports of serious violent crimes.

Several magnetic sound cassettes in labeled plastic sleeves, some of which are open, lie scattered next to each other on a white surface.

Exhibition Claude Lanzmann: The Recordings: Features & Programs

Exhibition Webpage
Claude Lanzmann: The Recordings: 28 Nov 2025 to 12 Apr 2026
Accompanying Events & Tours
Public guided tour of the exhibition: For adults and students from grade 11 onwards, find all dates in our calendar
Offerings for Groups
Bookable workshop for groups and school classes: by appointment
Current page: Bookable tour for groups and school classes: by appointment
See also
Shoah (1985) by Claude Lanzmann
The Lanzmann Collection: Projects to catalog, preserver, and share the legacy of the audio cassettes from this holding of the Jewish Museum Berlin

Where, when, what?

  • When28 Nov 2025 to 12 Apr 2026, by appointment
  • Duration90 minutes
  • Where Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard
    Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
    See location on map

  • Cost per group incl. entrance fee45 € for school groups
    60 € for adults (reduced)
    150 € for adults

    BookingWe offer workshops for groups upon request. Please submit your request at least 6 weeks before the desired date.

    Contactt +49 (0)30 259 93 305 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm) visit@jmberlin.de

    Number of perticipants up to 15 plus accompanying persons

    Please note This workshop is suitable for adults or students ages 16 to 19.

    LanguagesWe offer this tour in German and English.

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