“Testimony of Help” educational project

Etude “Testimony of Help” created by the Institute of National Remembrance is a touching story of the blessed Ulma family who gave shelter to Jews during the German occupation. As a result of a denunciation, the entire family and the Jews they were hiding were brutally murdered.

This immersive show created with use of VR technology inspires reflection over human solidarity in face of evil. Thanks to the latest technology, it is possible to move into rooms designed to look like actual rooms from the 1940s, which show the reality of the Podkarpackie countryside. Combination of historical artifacts (photographs, documents) with a narration led by six-year-old Basia Ulma helps to understand these tragic events of the past.

Learn more about “Testimony of Help” on the IPN website

VR etude allows the audience to feel just like people who lived during the time of war and suffered the cruelty of Nazi regime. This leads to increased empathy and understanding for victims of persecution and their loved ones. The story of the Ulma family presented in this etude teaches viewers about the tragedy of the Holocaust, broadens their historical awareness, and conveys ethical values.

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