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The film pays tribute to these brave souls, emphasizing that those who perished in the conflict would never have the chance to compose new songs, direct new films, or craft new poetry.\r\n\r\n\"Erase the Nation\" is a testament to the enduring power of culture, which proves stronger than the hatred of barbarism. It underscores how even in the face of devastation, the spirit of art and heritage can shine through, offering hope and a path toward restoration.\r\n \r\n Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.\r\n \r\nTrailer: https:\/\/myumi.ch\/612M1\r\n \r\n Tomasz Grzywaczewski is a war journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author of nonfiction books with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Since February 2022, he has been serving as a correspondent for the Chief Evening News Service on TVP1, reporting from Ukraine\u2019s frontline, adding to his coverage of conflict zones like Donbas, Kurdistan, and Nagorno Karabakh. 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