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This film, made in 2022, marked the 70th anniversary of one of the most extensive, infamous trials in post-war Czechoslovakia. Fourteen accused communist functionaries stood before the Supreme Court in Prague. The court sentenced eleven to death plus forfeiture of their property and loss of civil rights. All defendants waived their right to appeal. After President Klement Gottwald refused their pleas for clemency, they were executed on 3 December 1952.
Among them was Otto Šling. His son, Karel Šling, is one of the last direct descendants of any of the eleven executed men. Even at the age of seventy-five, he does not give the impression of being a happy and equable man. To this day, Karel (and his children) are coming to terms with the traumas over which he had no influence.
Karel will be in discussion with Eva Tomanová following a screening of her documentary film in Czech with English subtitles.
Eva Tomanova is a Czech author and director with a background in journalism. For the past 12 years, she has worked for Czech TV, Febio, TV Barrandov and as a director of documentary films and TV programmes.
This event will take place in person and also livestreamed. Refreshments will be provided.
BCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential. See Eventbrite link below.
Non-members £10, full-time students £5.
All proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide English language and other materials for Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions.
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