VOICED : Romanian prison marks twenty years

The video discusses Sygate prison, which housed political prisoners opposing Communist rule. It was transformed into a memorial for victims of Communism. Teodor Stancor, a former prisoner, shares his experiences and annual visits to the memorial. Poetry served as a form of resistance, transmitted via Morse code. Anna Blandino, who co-founded the museum, highlights Romania's struggles with its past. The video contrasts different European memories of communism and emphasizes the museum's role in reminding us of the need for eternal vigilance.

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