Synopsis
This film essay maps the Slovak State (1939–1945), examining its ties to Nazi Germany, the “parish republic’s” failures, totalitarian laws, and the Holocaust. Through six thematic lines, it analyzes propaganda, the abuse of religion, artistic resistance, and daily life. The goal is to provide a non-academic, critical portrayal of a regime built on hatred that brought decline instead of freedom, offering a reflection on these historical values in a contemporary context.