Augstein. A German Life

The complex legacy of Rudolf Augstein, founder of Der Spiegel, takes center stage as former journalists Martin Doerry and Hauke Janssen present the first-ever source-based biography. Marking the magazine's 80th anniversary, this evening unearths new archival material, painting a vivid picture of a liberal journalist who tirelessly championed press freedom against the Adenauer era's stuffiness and corruption. But beyond the public figure, Doerry and Janssen also explore Augstein's torn existence – his war trauma, fierce ambition, and profound quest for national identity – promising a truly captivating look at a German icon.