Between July and October 1941, nearly 100,000 Jews—half of Lithuania's Holocaust victims—were murdered in shtetls.
How did such atrocities occur in a land with a history of coexistence? Lithuanians and Jews confront their painful shared past.
Through six chapters, the film traces events from the Soviet occupation and Nazi invasion to modern commemoration. It examines pivotal moments, including mass deportations, the impact of Karl Jäger’s report detailing mass executions, and survivor testimonies. Archival footage and stories reveal the dramatic shift in Jewish status—from citizens to victims—and the complicity of local populations. It raises questions about memory, reconciliation, and the responsibilities of future generations.
Between July and October 1941, nearly 100,000 Jews—half of Lithuania's Holocaust victims—were murdered in shtetls.
How did such atrocities occur in a land with a history of coexistence? Lithuanians and Jews confront their painful shared past.
Through six chapters, the film traces events from the Soviet occupation and Nazi invasion to modern commemoration. It examines pivotal moments, including mass deportations, the impact of Karl Jäger’s report detailing mass executions, and survivor testimonies. Archival footage and stories reveal the dramatic shift in Jewish status—from citizens to victims—and...