Film screening for the November pogroms 1938 in Berlin: Shadow of the past and constant discrimination against Sinti and Roma

Film screening for the November pogroms 1938 in Berlin: Shadow of the past and constant discrimination against Sinti and Roma

according to a report by www.berlin.de Marzahn-Hellersdorf together with the State Association of German Sinti and Roma Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. on November 9, 2023 for a film screening followed by a conversation in Biesdorf Castle. The event takes place on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the November pogroms 1938.

The film entitled "Shadow of the Past-Loud Silence, Leisen Tell" was produced by the Memorial for the Berlin-Marzahn memorial in cooperation with the memory, responsibility and future ( EVZ ). He deals with the traumatic experiences of Sinti and Roma, which have survived the National Socialist persecution, as well as their continued traumatization in the following generations and the continued racist discrimination until the present.

The district mayor, Nadja Zivkovic, will open the event and there will be a discussion with Petra Rosenberg, the chairman of the Memorial for Forced Camp Berlin-Marzahn and the regional association of German Sinti & Roma Berlin-Brandenburg. For participation in the event, please register by email.

This film screening and the subsequent conversation offer the Berlin citizens a unique opportunity to learn more about the history, the experiences and the current situation of the Sinti and Roma in Germany. It is important to deal with the dark chapters of the past to combat discrimination and racism and to build a solidarity society.

As reported by Berlin.de, the event takes place in Biesdorf Castle. The castle, which was built in the 19th century, is a cultural and historical landmark of Berlin-Marzahn. It offers a suitable backdrop for the film demonstration and the conversation, since it reflects the historical context of the city and symbolically stands for the efforts to keep the memory of past crimes awake.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but due to limited space capacity, you are asked to register in advance by email.