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.


Following The Jäger Report

Israel, Lithuania | 2025 | documentary | 120' - 2x60' - New Release

Writtten & directed by: by Boris Maftsir
Produced by: Ron Katzenelson (Israel), Stasys Baltakis (Lithuania)
Director of Photography: Ron Katzenelson
Editor: Lilia Tsvokbenkel
Script & Research: Boris Maftsir, Lilia Tsvokbenkel
Design, Art & Animation: Studio Jewboy - Yaron Shin & Zohar Yosifon
Music: Avi Benjamin
With the support of: The Rabinovich Foundation, The Israel Film Council, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Ghetto Fighters' House Museum, Claims Conference
Languages: Lithuanian, English, Yiddish, Hebrew with English subtitles

Synopsis


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...

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  • Berlin EFM market 2025

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Festivals

  • Berlin EFM market 2025