The Take
Genocide (Ludobójstwo) earns its place as essential viewing for anyone seeking an unfiltered Polish account of WWII suffering.
Arkadiusz Olszewski drew every frame himself to document Auschwitz, Volhynia massacres, Katyn and the Warsaw Uprising as damning historical fact rather than spectacle.
The Verdict
This is the rare animated documentary that prioritizes record over entertainment or revision. Olszewski's practical craft and refusal to soften evil make it a pointed counter to sanitized history.
Watch it on YouTube if you value unvarnished national memory.
Common Questions
What is Genocide (Ludobójstwo) about?
It depicts Nazi and Soviet crimes against Poles including Auschwitz, Volhynia, Katyn and the Warsaw Uprising through stark animation.
Is Genocide (Ludobójstwo) based on a true story?
Yes. It draws from documented historical atrocities and survivor accounts of Polish suffering in WWII.
How was Genocide (Ludobójstwo) made?
One artist, Arkadiusz Olszewski, hand-drew the entire film after crowdfunding on PolakPotrafi.pl.
