Katyn 1940–1943–1944: Tragedy in the captivity of propaganda.
Národní filmový archiv, Prague (NFA) identified and handed over to the Polish FINA (Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny) a unique Polish version of the Nazi propaganda film In the Forest of Katyn (Im Wald von Katyn, 1943) . On the occasion of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the NFA will present the context of its creation and the archival traces of this film with regard to its various versions. Part of the commented screening will also be the screening of the little-known film Tragedy in Katyn Forest (Tragedija v Katynskom lesu, 1944), through which the Soviet propaganda tried to tell the story of Katyn in their favor. In its second part, the program will also focus on the broader historical context and the Czech and Czechoslovak context of the events. Films and their archival life will be presented by film historian and NFA curator Iwona Łyko, the historical context will be presented by historian Michal Stehlík, and a representative of the civic association Katyňská...