Film Screening: Erase the Nation

The Danube Institute cordially invites You to join our upcoming film screening! 

"Erase the Nation" is a documentary war film that sheds light on the tragic chapter of Russian war crimes committed against Ukraine’s national and multicultural heritage. This powerful film highlights the devastation inflicted on museums, monuments, archaeological sites and sacred places such as the cathedral in Odessa, all ruthlessly destroyed by Russian forces who are trying to rewrite history in the name of the chauvinist ideology of “Great Russia''.
However, "Erase the Nation" doesn't just capture the destruction. It also reveals the resilience and determination of individuals from the world of culture who are working hard to preserve our common heritage or choose to stand up and join the fight for their homeland. The film pays tribute to these brave souls, emphasizing that those who perished in the conflict would never have the chance to compose new songs, direct new films, or craft new poetry.
"Erase the Nation" is a testament to the enduring power of culture, which proves stronger than the hatred of barbarism. It underscores how even in the face of devastation, the spirit of art and heritage can shine through, offering hope and a path toward restoration. 

THE CREATORS: 

Director/Host - Tomasz Grzywaczewski:
Tomasz Grzywaczewski is a war journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author of non-fiction books with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Since February 2022, he has been serving as a correspondent for the Chief Evening News Service on TVP1, reporting from Ukraine’s frontline, adding to his coverage of conflict zones like Donbas, Kurdistan, and Nagorno Karabakh. Grzywaczewski has collaborated with numerous  outlets, including CBS News and Foreign Policy.

Producer - Maciej Pawelczyk:
As the founder and CEO of InbornMedia, Maciej Pawelczyk has a career in documentary film and television spanning nearly twenty years. With the launch of InbornMedia in 2005, his production company has gone on to produce more than 100 hours of TV content per year for major broadcasters such as Discovery Network, BBC, and A+E.

Executive Producer (USA) - Mark V. Vlasic:
Mark V. Vlasic has served as a soldier, war crimes prosecutor, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense and is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Law & Public Policy at Georgetown. He is an Executive Producer of the hit series and serves on the Advisory Board of the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art"

Language: English

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5.30 PM
Venue: Lónyay-Hatvany Villa - 1. Csónak str., 1015 Budapest
(Entrance: Aranybástya Restaurant)

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