Gerta Schnirch

Gerta Schnirch tells the story of Gerta, who grows up in a mixed Czech-German family during the rise of Nazi ideology in the 1930s. Her relationship with her father becomes strained as they navigate their differing beliefs, yet their bond through music remains strong. As the war escalates, Gerta joins the student resistance alongside her beloved Karel, facing the harsh realities of conflict and loss.

The film dives into Gerta's harrowing experiences as she is forced into expulsion after the war, leaving her hometown with her infant daughter. Surviving on a rural farm, her journey is marked by challenges and a longing for normalcy. Even after reuniting with Karel and returning to Brno, the shadows of her past continue to shape her life. Gerta Schnirch provides a personal perspective on 20th-century history, capturing the complexities of identity and resilience during a tumultuous period.