René Pollesch

René Pollesch

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René Pollesch was a notable German theater director and playwright, celebrated for his innovative and often provocative theatrical works. He served as the intendant of the Volksbühne in Berlin before his passing, leaving a legacy of experimentation and boundary-pushing theater. His tenure is often reminisced as a time of artistic vigor, and his influence is felt in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the theater's reputation.

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René Pollesch is noted for writing a theater piece that reflects on the state of politics.

Politik in Deutschland: Merz, Scholz und die Kunst, Zumutungen zu managen - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-08-13
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Carl Hegemann wrote an obituary for his artistic friend and companion René Pollesch, reflecting on their relationship.

Dramaturg Carl Hegemann ist tot: Der Chefdenker - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-05-11
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René Pollesch was the last director of the Volksbühne before Matthias Lilienthal.

Marthaler und Lilienthal im Fokus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
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