“The Eldorado Cabaret” explores freedom and persecution in 1920s Berlin

Available on Netflix, the German documentary “O Cabaret Eldorado” is an impactful production signed by Benjamin Cantu and Matt Lambert. This film addresses the complex relationship between the famous Eldorado Cabaret, an icon of LGBT+ culture in Berlin in the 1920s, and the horrors of Nazism.

In the 1920s, Cabaré Eldorado was a symbol of freedom and expression for gays, lesbians and transgender people. This vibrant and inclusive venue has become a refuge for the queer community at a time of cultural and artistic effervescence in Berlin. The documentary explores this atmosphere of freedom that reigned at Cabaré Eldorado before the rise of Nazism.

With the rise of the Nazi Party, Cabaré Eldorado and its patrons became targets of a brutal campaign of persecution. The documentary brings to light how this space of freedom was crushed by Nazi intolerance and hatred. Using interviews, archival footage and expert testimony, “The Eldorado Cabaret” offers an in-depth and detailed look at how queer culture was persecuted during this troubled period in history.

“The Eldorado Cabaret” not only recalls a crucial chapter in Berlin’s LGBT+ history, but also serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of intolerance and the importance of preserving spaces of freedom and expression.

The production by Benjamin Cantu and Matt Lambert is an essential work for understanding the complexities of the fight for diversity and inclusion, highlighting both the moments of triumph and adversity faced by the queer community.

By Ezatamentchy