Hundreds of forgotten letters of solidarity resurface thirty years after a racist arson attack in Mölln, Germany, that killed three family members of İbrahim Arslan.
Synopsis
Hundreds of forgotten letters of solidarity resurface thirty years after a racist arson attack in Mölln, Germany, that killed three family members of İbrahim Arslan.
Synopsis
İbrahim Arslan stands in front of the city archive in Mölln, Germany, where he discovers forgotten letters of solidarity from 1992. These letters emerged after a racist arson attack that killed his sister, cousin, and grandmother. As Arslan reconnects with the letter writers, he confronts his family's trauma and reflects on the need for a victim-centered culture of remembrance. The film documents his quest to amplify survivors' voices and address the lasting impact of racism in Germany.
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Why Watch
- Follow İbrahim Arslan's quest to find solidarity letter writers.
- See the impact of the 1992 Mölln attack on survivors.
- Meet the family members affected by the racist attack.
Did You Know
- The Mölln arson attack occurred in November 1992, killing three family members of İbrahim Arslan.
- İbrahim Arslan was only seven years old when he survived the attack.
- The film premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025.
- Principal photography for the film began on 30 May 2023 and ended on 30 November 2023.
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What tragic event occurred in Mölln in November 1992?
A racist arson attack claimed the lives of İbrahim Arslan’s sister, cousin, and grandmother.
When did The Moelln Letters have its world premiere?
The Moelln Letters had its world premiere on 14 February 2025 at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Who directed The Moelln Letters?
The Moelln Letters was written and directed by Martina Priessner.
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