Amnesia (2015)
The film combines the personal, political, and historical, tracing the horror of a pogrom committed against the Jewish residents of the Polish city of Kielce on the 4th of July 1946. This atrocity was committed by their neighbors, fellow Poles of Kielce. This film seeks to gain some perspective on the Kielce Pogrom, an event that has been all but scrubbed from the history of Poland. The filmmaker searches for answers, even reflecting on his own family's complicity (and perhaps more) in the event. Given the current political climate in 21st century Poland, this film is fiercely relevant today, as we must confront and combat the legacies of anti-Semitism in Europe and around the world.
Director: Jerzy Sladkowski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Country: Poland
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amnesia about?
- The film combines the personal, political, and historical, tracing the horror of a pogrom committed against the Jewish residents of the Polish city of Kielce on the 4th of July 1946. This atrocity was committed by their neighbors, fellow Poles of Kielce. This film seeks to gain some perspective on the Kielce Pogrom, an event that has been all but scrubbed from the history of Poland. The filmmaker searches for answers, even reflecting on his own family's complicity (and perhaps more) in the event. Given the current political climate in 21st century Poland, this film is fiercely relevant today, as we must confront and combat the legacies of anti-Semitism in Europe and around the world.
- Who directed Amnesia?
- Amnesia was directed by Jerzy Sladkowski.
- How long is Amnesia?
- Amnesia has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Amnesia?
- Amnesia is a Documentary film.
- Where was Amnesia produced?
- Amnesia was produced in Poland.