When does the film screening Uprising in Auschwitz take place?

The event begins on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM and is expected to end around 7:00 PM.

Where will the film Uprising in Auschwitz be shown?

The film screening takes place at the Synagogue Center Potsdam at Schloßstraße 8, 14467 Potsdam.

What is the documentary about?

The film tells the story of the armed uprising of Jewish prisoners of the Sonderkommando in the extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau on October 7, 1944.

Is there a discussion afterwards?

Yes. A film discussion is planned after the screening.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission to the event is free.

Who is the event suitable for?

The event is suitable for historically interested visitors as well as for people who wish to engage with Jewish resistance, memory culture, and the history of National Socialism.

Uprising in Auschwitz: A Quiet Film Evening that Lastingly Moves Potsdam

Name: Film Screening: Uprising in Auschwitz
Start: 2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Synagogenzentrum Potsdam

Film Screening "Uprising in Auschwitz": Remembrance, Resistance, and Responsibility

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Synagogue Center Potsdam invites you to a poignant film screening about the armed uprising of Jewish prisoners in the extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The documentary "Uprising in Auschwitz" will start at 5:00 PM and will be followed by a film discussion.

A Documentary Reconstruction of Resistance

On October 7, 1944, prisoners of the Jewish Sonderkommando in Auschwitz-Birkenau rose up against their murderers. The film by director Gabi Schlag focuses on this unique uprising and tells the story of the men who resisted, testified, and confronted the Nazi extermination machinery despite their hopeless situation.

Historical Research Meets Visual Precision

"Uprising in Auschwitz" combines historical research, international voices, and archived reports from the participants. The concentrated imagery maintains necessary distance while also creating an urgent closeness to historical events. Graphic novel illustrations by Vincent Burmeister support the documentary narrative with sharply contrasted visuals.

An Event Experience in the Spirit of Remembrance

The film screening at the Synagogue Center Potsdam is aimed at historically interested visitors as well as anyone who wishes to engage with memory culture, Jewish resistance, and the consequences of National Socialism. The calm, focused event atmosphere creates space for insight, reflection, and a subsequent discussion.

The planning of the event places the connection of film and discussion at its core. This creates a sustainable event experience that combines historical education with collective engagement and highlights the importance of democratic responsibility in the present.

Conclusion: Remembering History Together

The film screening "Uprising in Auschwitz" offers an academically grounded and emotionally compelling access to a often lesser-known chapter of Jewish resistance. Visitors can expect an evening of remembrance, insight, and moral engagement at the Synagogue Center Potsdam.