The Future Shapes the Past: The Hilsner Case

Can a 127-year-old unsolved murder still impact global politics today? 🤔

In 1899, a tragic event occurred in what is now the Czech Republic, where a young Jewish man, Leopold Hilsner, was wrongfully accused of murder based on the heinous charge of “ritual murder.” 🕵️‍♂️

This medieval slander suggested that Jews were involved in the murder of Christians to use their blood for matzo during the Passover holiday. Shockingly, despite years of efforts to clear his name, Hilsner remains legally guilty.

This gripping film blends true crime and historical documentary genres, uncovering two major mysteries: the true identity of the real murderer, and the unsettling reluctance of Czech politicians to rehabilitate Hilsner. This hesitation resonates today as similar conspiracy myths surface online, perpetuating contemporary anti-Semitism.

Join us on this journey to unravel the past and its implications for our present!

📍 Location: Jeruzalémská 1321/2
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