By telling the story of a long-ignored chapter in Germany’s colonial past and its lasting impact on Namibia, our film amplifies silenced voices to create space for dialogue, remembrance, and repair through education, cinema, and cultural partnerships.
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Sorry for the Genocide (AT)
Theodora Shandé, Matteo Sant’Unione / Germany / 2025 / 90 min
The Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany is more than just a historical agreement. It raises fundamental questions: How do we deal with responsibility? What does true reconciliation mean? And how can we build a sustainable culture of remembrance? With our documentary film "Sorry for the Genocide," we aim to give a voice to the people of Namibia - the descendants of those who suffered during the genocide of the Herero and Nama. The film explores how the Joint Declaration is perceived by the affected communities and highlights the scars this part of history has left behind.
Credits
| Year | 2025 |
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| Production Country | Germany |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Directors | Theodora Shandé, Matteo Sant’Unione |
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| Producers | Theodora Shandé, Matteo Sant’Unione |
IMPACT STATEMENT
IMPACT GOALS
- Community screenings in Namibia to foster dialogue among Herero, Nama, and others, and support shared positions for political engagement with Germany.
- Supporting a new museum in Swakopmund, featuring the film in a permanent exhibition and a digital archive of eyewitness testimonies.
- Initiating a brain trust with museums in Germany to support the new museum
- Film screenings and discussions in Germany to foster public understanding of colonial crimes and historical responsibility, sparking wider public discourse.
- Using the film as an educational tool in schools, universities, and museums
