The Silence of Swastika(2021)

Storyline

This documentary explains that Hitler's swastika symbol has different origins than the ancient Indian swastika, which is a peaceful religious sign. It separates the history of the two symbols to show they are not connected.

“Uncover the true story behind a stolen symbol.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The documentary was directed by Rakesh Sharma, known for his earlier film 'Final Solution' on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
• It premiered at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala in 2021.
• The film uses archival footage to trace the swastika's journey from an ancient Indian symbol to a Nazi emblem.
• It explores how the symbol's meaning was inverted, from a sign of well-being to one of hate.
• The title itself is a play on the famous Hollywood film 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
• The film faced challenges in clearing historical footage for international distribution.
• It aims to educate global audiences about the symbol's 5,000-year history in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.