Fatherland

Exploring themes of family legacy and moral ambiguity, the narrative delves into Burkhard Bilger's quest to understand his grandfather, Karl Gèonner, a former Nazi schoolteacher. After receiving a collection of old letters, Bilger uncovers Gèonner's complex history during World War II, where he transitioned from a fervent Nazi to a protector of villagers in occupied France. The story grapples with questions of guilt, innocence, and the struggle for atonement, as Bilger travels to Germany to unravel the truth about his grandfather's actions and their implications.