Weimar Berlin: 1920s Berlin as a sprawling capital of extremes, balancing high business with deep post-war poverty. Social Tumult: Streets feature a mix of disabled veterans, refugees from the Russian Civil War, prostitutes, artists, and political agitators. Political Violence: Communists and völkisch Nationalists clash violently in the streets and with police. Hedonism: Famous cabarets and nightlife provide titillating entertainment against the backdrop of a decaying, tense metropolis