FLORIAN ILLIES: AS THE SUN GOES DOWN
In the sweltering summer of 1933, the political situation in Europe is coming to a head. After adventurous escapes in June, Thomas and Katia Mann and their six children take refuge in the sleepy port of Sanary on the French Mediterranean coast. And now they have nowhere to go. An extraordinary family in a state of emergency. One place, one family, three months of 30-degree weather – AS THE SUN GOES DOWN by FLORIAN ILLIES is an expansive family portrait. It describes grief over the loss of home and possessions, fear of being looted by Nazis, defiance and passion. And melancholy and the will to survive, even when the old world is on the brink of collapse. Host: MONA AMEZIANE
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Florian Illies
Born in 1971, Florian Illies studied art history in Bonn and Oxford.… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Mona Ameziane
Born in 1994, Mona Ameziane grew up in the Ruhr region of Germany.… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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24. October 2025
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