In the Forest of Katyn

This documentary depicts the exhumation of bodies and personal belongings found with the remains of Polish officers in a mass grave in the Katyn Forest. It highlights the tragic events of 1940, when these officers were murdered by the Soviet NKVD political police. The film features members of the International Medical Commission, journalists, and witnesses to the massacre, including former Polish Prime Minister Leon Kozłowski and Russian peasant Parfien Kiselev.

The narrative is presented in the context of Nazi propaganda, aiming to exploit the crimes for political gain. It argues that people would fare better under German rule than under Soviet control, framing the atrocities committed as part of a broader critique of Bolshevism. This film serves as a historical document, capturing a significant yet painful chapter in Polish history during World War II.