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The Berlin Quadriga

A Franco-German Affair

52 min

Available from 22/06/2026

On the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a statue representing the goddess of peace on a chariot carries with it the turbulent history between France and Germany. The Quadriga was sculpted by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1793, at the request of the Prussian king. Its story mirrors the history of France, Germany, and Europe.

Director

Grit Lederer

Country

Germany

Year

2022

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