The real-life account of Enric Marco, an immensely charismatic man who served as the longstanding self-elected speaker of the Spanish Association for Holocaust Victims. When a journalist delves into Enric’s past, it becomes increasingly clear that he has been fabricating his identity. He claims to have been one of 9,000 Spaniards interned in a Nazi concentration camp—a claim which turns out to be a lie. Filmmakers Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño present a film that is fearless in exploring how truth is deployed in both life and cinema.
Thursday, August 28 | 6:00 PM | Nelson Atkins Auditorium
The public is invited to view the film and listen to remarks following the screening from Benito Bermejo, the Spanish historian whose work exposed Marco’s lies.
This program is offered in partnership with UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Oppenstein Brothers Fund for Judaic Studies, the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, and Sister Cities Association of Kansas City. Special thanks to the Department of World Languages and Cultures and the History Club at UMKC.
Paid parking available; free to museum members
Spain 2024 | 101 minutes | Spanish, Catalan, English | English subtitles
