Obchod Na Korze (Das Geschäft in der Hauptstrasse)

A quiet, masterfully told drama that focuses on the existential questions of morality and complicity. Set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation, the film tells the story of Tóno Brtko, a carpenter who is unwillingly appointed as the manager of a Jewish shop. The elderly, hard-of-hearing owner Rozália Lautmann lives in a world she no longer understands—leaving Tóno inevitably caught in a conflict between compassion and conformity.

Winner of the 1966 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, it captivates with nuanced performances and a universal message about guilt, responsibility, and humanity. A work of timeless relevance that lingers long after the credits roll. (Klaus Davidowicz)

17:30 Introduction with Klaus Davidowicz
18:30 Film screening begins