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Pán Nezničiteľný. Zabudnutý príbeh hrdinu Bernarda Papánka
Mr. Indestructible. The forgotten story of the hero Bernard Papánek
Event by: Nadácia POLIS
Location: Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House, Žilina, Mariánske námestie 31, Žilina
Topics: History
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Guest: Veronika Homolová Tóthová, director, documentarian, writer
The documentary Mr. Indestructible (2020, 41 min) by director Veronika Homolová Tóthová tells the extraordinary and authentic story of Bernard Papánek, a man whose life destinies reflect the dramatic history of the 20th century.
He fought for his life since birth. During the war, he managed to escape persecution and enter Mandatory Palestine illegally. Nevertheless, he decided not to stay out of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Europe, where his family remained, and joined the Czechoslovak army unit in the Middle East.
As a soldier, he participated in the successful defense of Tobruk in North Africa. He was later seriously wounded during the fighting in the French port of Dunkirk. He was one of the first soldiers to be given the then new medicine – penicillin. Thanks to him, he survived an injury that was fatal shortly before. It was his ability to survive even the most difficult situations that earned him the nickname "Mr. Indestructible".
The film offers not only a personal story, but also an insight into the key historical events that shaped the modern history of Europe, and reminds us of the values of freedom, courage and personal responsibility. competitions.
Entrance is free
The documentary Mr. Indestructible (2020, 41 min) by director Veronika Homolová Tóthová tells the extraordinary and authentic story of Bernard Papánek, a man whose life destinies reflect the dramatic history of the 20th century.
He fought for his life since birth. During the war, he managed to escape persecution and enter Mandatory Palestine illegally. Nevertheless, he decided not to stay out of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Europe, where his family remained, and joined the Czechoslovak army unit in the Middle East.
As a soldier, he participated in the successful defense of Tobruk in North Africa. He was later seriously wounded during the fighting in the French port of Dunkirk. He was one of the first soldiers to be given the then new medicine – penicillin. Thanks to him, he survived an injury that was fatal shortly before. It was his ability to survive even the most difficult situations that earned him the nickname "Mr. Indestructible".
The film offers not only a personal story, but also an insight into the key historical events that shaped the modern history of Europe, and reminds us of the values of freedom, courage and personal responsibility. competitions.
Entrance is free