Stone by stone: HERE LIVED is the story of hidden children, murdered parents, generational trauma, and one artist’s singular vision for healing.
When conceptual artist Gunter Demnig first conceived the idea of laying Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) for Jewish, Roma, Sinti, and disabled victims of National Socialism in his native Germany, he never imagined his project would grow to become the world’s largest decentralized memorial.
The Stolpersteine he crafted are concrete blocks topped with polished brass plates that are hand stamped with the names and fates of victims of Hitler’s reign of terror. These handmade stones are laid into the pavement in front of the last voluntarily chosen residence of those murdered by the Nazis. The stones, requested by surviving family members, represent a deeply personal commemoration to those affected by the horrors of Nazi occupation. Today, Stolpersteine have been placed in 30 countries across Europe.
Against the backdrop of a war in Europe, the perpetual plague of anti-semitism and racism around the world, and the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Nazi’s defeat, this extraordinary tale of resilience, remembrance, and community deeply resonates with our contemporary moment. HERE LIVED is a timely and profoundly moving testament to the enduring power of human compassion and solidarity.
Ulrika Citron, daughter of a hidden child and the film’s producer
Emile Schrijver, General Director of the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam.
In collaboration with the Swedish Holocaust Museum.
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