Nearly 15,000 Jews were murdered in Iasi, Romania, during a pogrom from June 28 to July 6, 1941, just before the Holocaust began.
Synopsis
Nearly 15,000 Jews were murdered in Iasi, Romania, during a pogrom from June 28 to July 6, 1941, just before the Holocaust began.
Synopsis
Iasi, Romania, witnessed a brutal pogrom from June 28 to July 6, 1941, during which nearly 15,000 Jews were murdered. This massacre occurred just before the onset of the Holocaust. After World War II, Romania's communist regime suppressed memories of the Iasi pogrom, leading to widespread amnesia about the event. It was not until November 2004 that Romania formally recognized its role. The film includes photographs taken by soldiers and testimonies from a few survivors, preserving the memory of this tragedy.
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Why Watch
- See the haunting photographs from the Iasi pogrom.
- Meet survivors who lived through the 1941 massacre.
- Find out about Romania's long suppression of this history.
Did You Know
- Nearly 15,000 Jews were murdered in Iasi, Romania, in July 1941.
- Romania's communist government suppressed the memory of the Iasi pogrom.
- Romania officially acknowledged its role in the Iasi pogrom in November 2004.
- The documentary features photographs taken by German and Romanian soldiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Jews were murdered during the Iasi pogrom?
Nearly 15,000 Jews were brutally murdered during the Iasi pogrom from June 28 to July 6, 1941.
When did Romania officially acknowledge the Iasi pogrom?
Romania officially acknowledged its role in the Iasi pogrom in November 2004.
What type of evidence is featured in the documentary about the Iasi pogrom?
The documentary features haunting photographs taken by German and Romanian soldiers, along with testimonies from a few remaining survivors.
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