Supporting Program

How has the life of people with thalido­mide damage changed over the decades? What chal­lenges, expe­ri­ences, and successes have shaped their path? 

In the “Egmond Film Forum,” we present docu­men­taries and histor­i­cal tele­vi­sion reports that open up differ­ent perspec­tives on the thalido­mide story. They tell of life with thalido­mide damage, the commit­ment of those affected and their fami­lies, and the fight for recog­ni­tion, partic­i­pa­tion, and self-determination. 

Among the films shown are “Voices Against Forget­ting” by Rainer Jagusch (2021), “Conter­gan – The Parents” by Andreas Fischer (2003), and the WDR produc­tion “Arms, Legs, Who Has None, You Have Two and We Are Free” (1971). The program is comple­mented by excerpts from vari­ous tele­vi­sion reports. 

The films run in a contin­u­ous loop, invit­ing you to drop by at any time, refresh memo­ries, and discover new perspectives.