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The German language in film: How history and cinema shape its perception

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Will Lawrence had to study German at school. These days he takes German lessons voluntarily. Credit: Tatiana Koulatsos

The German language is considered a harsh and unfriendly language. Why is that? Will Lawrence is a student of sociolinguistics and film studies at Monash University in Melbourne. He says it has to do with the portrayal of German in film.

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The German language is considered a harsh and unfriendly language. Why is that? Will Lawrence is a student of sociolinguistics and film studies at Monash University in Melbourne. He says it has to do with the portrayal of German in film.

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