Samudaripen – from oblivion to memory and public discourse

The documentary "Samudaripen" seeks to bring the genocide against the Roma and Sinti people out of obscurity and into public consciousness. The film highlights a stark historical disparity: while the genocide of Jewish people has become a deeply studied and widely recognized subject across all its facets, the atrocities committed against the Roma and Sinti have been largely relegated to the margins of historical inquiry and memory.

"Samudaripen," a Romani word for "mass killing," serves as the title for this exploration into a history that has long been suppressed or ignored. The documentary confronts this historical neglect, aiming to foster a greater understanding and acknowledgment of the suffering endured by these communities.

By focusing on the transition from "forgetting to memory and public discourse," the film intends to stimulate dialogue and ensure that this critical chapter of history receives the attention and remembrance it deserves. It challenges the selective nature of historical memory and advocates for a more inclusive recognition of past atrocities.