Name: »Martin Pollack: Looking into the Abyss«
Start: 2026-04-13T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-13T19:30:00+02:00
Location: ERSTE Foundation

»Martin Pollack: Looking into the Abyss«

As core shareholder of Erste Group ERSTE Foundation secures the independent future of one of the largest financial services providers in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe. As a private Austrian savings banks foundation, the foundation is committed to serve the common good. We invest parts of our dividends into the region in which Erste Group operates.

ERSTE Foundation

We invite you to a screening of »Martin Pollack: Looking into the Abyss«

A documentary by Jaro Vojtek, executive produced by Roman Pivovarník. (2024, SK)<ul><li>Introduction by Michal Hvorecký</li><li>Film Screening, 60 min.</li><li>Refreshments afterwards</li></ul>The documentary is in German and Slovak, with English subtitles. Please note: Some content may be disturbing!

<blockquote>»For the documentary, I set out on a search for traces, with Martin Pollack’s book ›Der Tote im Bunker‹ in my hand, which I translated into Slovak. This reportage resonated strongly in Slovakia. It tells the family history of Gerhard Bast, born in 1911, SS-Sturmbannführer, member of the Gestapo, and biological father of Martin Pollack. Two people, two very different lives: one shaped by violence and war, the other that of a passionate advocate for democracy and an open society.</blockquote><blockquote>Due to health reasons, Martin Pollack was no longer able to travel. Therefore, together with a camera crew, I set off myself, from central Slovakia to the bunker at the Brenner Pass. An unforgettable European journey through the topography of terror and memory.«</blockquote>- Michal Hvorecký

Seating is limited. Therefore we appreciate both registration and cancellation. Once the capacity is reached, a waiting list will be opened. In case of high demand, we will consider adding a second screening.

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