The film explores the devastating events surrounding the burning of Lidice, the only officially recognized genocide during World War II. Three interconnected stories unfold, all centered around the destruction of the village in 1942. A tragic family drama revolves around a father's accidental killing of his son, resulting in a prison sentence. A letter serves as the catalyst for the massacre, while a third narrative delves into the themes of fear, personal responsibility, and the moral cost of survival.
The Butcher of Prague
The film tells the story of the devastating destruction of Lidice, a Czech village, by Nazi Germany in 1942, a tragic event recognized as the only genocide of World War II.
