Komiks z nacistického vězení: unikátní svědectví Antonína Mádla z Pečkárny, Pankráce a Gollnowa
A comic from a Nazi prison: the unique testimony of Antonín Mádl from Pečkárna, Pankrác and Gollnow
Author(s): Magda VeselskáSubject(s): History, Cultural history, Visual Arts, Political Sciences, Special Historiographies:, Sociology of Culture, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, Sociology of Art
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Gestapo; Petschek Palace; interrogations; resistance; torture; resilience;
Summary/Abstract: Antonín Mádl's comic, titled **"Cesta křížová"**, vividly depicts his arrest by the Prague Gestapo in August 1940 and the brutal interrogations at the infamous Petschek Palace. The comic captures the violence and psychological pressure faced by Mádl and other detainees, highlighting the harsh conditions and resilience required to endure such ordeals. Mádl's narrative intertwines his personal experiences with broader historical events, offering a unique visual testimony of life in Nazi prisons. His work also reflects his commitment to the Czech resistance movement, particularly through his involvement with the illegal magazine "V boj". Despite severe beatings and torture, Mádl managed to withhold critical information, demonstrating remarkable courage. His comic serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought against oppression during World War II.
Journal: Paměť a dějiny
- Issue Year: XVIII/2024
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 34-49
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Czech
