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Holocaust, Dekalog i Kieślowski

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Among films on the Holocaust and indifference (or guilt) of Poles to the destiny of Jews, the Decalogue, eight (1988) by Krzysztof Kieślowski has a special place. Its main protagonists are Elżbieta, who as a Jewish girl during the World War II was refused to be saved by Zofia, now a professor of ethics, on the pretext of the Decalogue’s prohibition of lying. Their cncountcr after four decennia, allows us to know the truth about their past, and to offer and accept forgiveness. Kieślowski in his film introduces also a theological motive of God’s existence. Other film directors in numerous feature and documentary films also approached the matter o f help offered to Jews, but also of indifference, or even responsibility of Poles for the Holocaust. A constant element is also the role of Christians who haven’t ever responded correctly to exigencies of their consciences and faith.