He was making a film about our shameful Nazi past – then the present intervened
Dan Goldberg was nearing completion of his documentary, The Hunt For Australia’s Last Nazis, when the Bondi Beach massacre occurred. This tragic event forced him to reconsider the film's narrative, as it highlighted the ongoing vulnerabilities faced by Australian Jews. The documentary explores the acceptance of former Nazis into Australia post-World War II and the implications of that history in light of contemporary violence.
- ▪Dan Goldberg's documentary focuses on Australia's acceptance of former Nazis after World War II.
- ▪The Bondi Beach massacre in December 2025 forced a reevaluation of the film's context and narrative.
- ▪Goldberg's film addresses the vulnerabilities felt by Australian Jews, linking past and present violence.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/he-was-making-a-film-about-our-shameful-nazi-past-then-the-present-intervened-20260525-p600jn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T20:04:45.468Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T20:04:45.468Z |
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