Testimony of HELP

This game requires a VR headset in order to play.

DISCOVER THE HEROIC SPIRIT OF THE ULMA FAMILY DURING THE CHAOS OF WAR AND EXPERIENCE THEIR EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

Testimony of Help is an evocative short film in virtual reality (VR) that tells the story of the courageous actions of the Ulma family from Markowa, who selflessly aided Jews during World War II. The project immerses viewers in the atmosphere of the Podkarpackie region in the 1940s, meticulously recreated using archival photographs taken by Józef Ulma. Through the detailed portrayal of this historical context, users embark on an emotional virtual journey through time.

The film is narrated by six-year-old Basia, the daughter of Wiktoria and Józef Ulma, who shares her family’s heroic experiences from her innocent childhood perspective. She reflects on life in the village and the changes that transpired after the arrival of new residents. This intimate narration deepens the viewer's understanding of the heart-wrenching events that unfolded in Markowa during World War II.

Key Features:

A story set in the 1940s, depicting the dramatic fate of the Ulm family as they risked their lives to help Jews during World War II.

An interactive Virtual Reality short film that allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in historical events

Meticulously recreated historical details based on archival photographs and documents that capture the essence of rural life in the Podkarpackie region at that time.

An educational project aimed at fostering reflection on humanitarian values and historical awareness.