My guess is that the Berlin setting is becoming popular because of the return of Cold War tensions. Even though Bridge of Spies was set in the 50s, it used Berlin as its setting and that also came out recently. At least in the west I think it's the most recent symbol of governmental oppression and change, plus the closest thing to a "war victory" that the U.S. can point to in the generation since WWII.
Also, I suspect that it's exactly because of WW's feminist symbolism that they want to keep her away from modern times. More of a chance to say "look what's changed!" when in fact a lot has not.
And yay! I'll be curious to hear what you think of it once you've seen it.
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Date: 2017-10-26 04:27 pm (UTC)Also, I suspect that it's exactly because of WW's feminist symbolism that they want to keep her away from modern times. More of a chance to say "look what's changed!" when in fact a lot has not.
And yay! I'll be curious to hear what you think of it once you've seen it.