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Heimatkunde Rottal
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Who has the authority to speak about the past and present of a place? Typically, it is a group of retired or nearly-retired men who have been living in the area for decades, claiming to the be the carriers of knowledge. Consequently, what is shared, what is preserved in libraries, and what is passed down to future generations represents the perspectives of a few.
The book Heimatkunde Rottal mimics a local history publication featuring multiple stories about Rottal. But across the alps, there are many places called Rottal. By using images sourced from various internet platforms by searching for the term “Rottal“, the book constructs a fictional space. As a mockumentary in bookform, it unveils that the identity and history of a place are constructed. Both the authors as well as the audience play significant roles in creating these narratives.