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Christian Kracht's 'Eurotrash' adapted for stage at Teater Galeasen

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  • A stage adaptation of Christian Kracht's 'Eurotrash' is reportedly being performed at Teater Galeasen.
  • The play involves a road trip exploring themes of Nazism and nationalism in Europe.
  • Christian Kracht's novel expresses hatred toward Switzerland for its historical role with Nazis.

A stage adaptation of Christian Kracht's novel 'Eurotrash' is reportedly being performed at Teater Galeasen. The play involves a man taking his mother on a road trip through Central Europe, where he manically discusses his grandparents being Nazis. According to reports, the production is an attack on nationalism that extends beyond the past.

The mother character is portrayed as moving slowly between her home and an institution, with the son forced to return to a country he hates. Their journey explores memories of Nazism, tired national symbols, and possibly reconciliation. Kracht's novel, published in 2021, expresses a furious hatred toward Switzerland, described as a banking country that survived World War II and became a haven for old Nazis and their money.

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