The Jews

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Set during World War II, this anti-historical thriller blends Talmudic elements with tragicomedy. The story follows Jewish actors Salomon Maimon and Natalia Goncharova, sent by Stalin to investigate a perceived Jewish conspiracy behind Martin Heidegger's rise to power in Germany. Upon arriving in Berlin, they encounter Vice-Chancellor Walter Benjamin and the reclusive Heidegger. The narrative culminates in a surreal confrontation near a battlefield, where old Jews bring news of Stalin’s demise, prompting a reenactment of Old Testament scenes amid chaos.