A Question of Identity: Berlin and Berliners (1996)

History documentary recounting the radical transformation of Berlin during the 19th century, with the 19th century deemed to end, from a historian's perspective, in the early 20th century. The film charts the development of the city from the time of the Napoleonic Wars, to the eve of World War I. Commerce, architecture and music flourished. Berlin's great landmarks are featured, including works by the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The film is written and presented by the historian Richard Bessel, and features interviews with historians Laurenz Demps, Niall Ferguson, and James Sheenan.