Sophie!

How far do you go in defending your conscience and humanity?

February 1943, Munich. Sophie Scholl was arrested along with her brother Hans after distributing leaflets at Munich University aimed at mobilizing opposition to National Socialism. She belonged to the nonviolent resistance group "The White Rose," which aimed to mobilize opposition to National Socialism.

This adaptation highlights the development of Sophie's choice: guided by a deep moral conviction, she fights for truth, humanity, and her own conscience. The scene shows the moment when silence is no longer an option and action remains the only possible decision.

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Inspirational character

Sophie Scholl, German activist (1921-1943)

Interpreters

Flurina Birri, Francesco Daglia

Musician

Narayana Sieber

Inspirational texts

Chaussy U., Überschär, G.R. (2013). It's all free!

Jens, I. (Hrsg.). (2023). Hans Scholl. Sophie Scholl. Briefe und Aufzeichnungen.

Scholl, I. (2024). Die Weisse Rose.

Music

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Edward Elgar

Arabesque No. 6, Bohuslav Martin! (adapted by Flurina Birri)

Zigeunerweisen, Pablo de Sarasate (adapted by Narayana Sieber)

Cover photo

Adrian Rüesch & Flurina Birri

Duration

12 min