Matthias Schardt revives trial against 'White Rose'

The second trial against the resistance fighters of the "White Rose" took place 80 years ago in room 253 of the Munich Palace of Justice: It was supposed to be a show trial, for which the Nazi judge Roland Freisler traveled from Berlin to Munich specifically to set an example here - a merciless, arbitrary process that symbolizes the destruction of the National Socialist dictatorship.

In order to keep this part of German history alive, the Bavarian Ministry of Justice is keeping this room with its terrible past as a memorial and is commemorating the victims of the Nazi judiciary in a new exhibition "Arbitrariness in the Name of the German People". For this purpose, Matthias Schardt created an illustrative animation that documents both the court day and the atmosphere in the courtroom and dramatically captures the statements of the witnesses. His detailed and insightful graphic novel-style portrayals are the perfect medium to bring these complex court cases to a wider audience.

The memorial in room 253 helps ensure that the victims of the National Socialist regime are not forgotten and that their history is passed on.

The communication agency Hund B. is behind the visual concept and the implementation of the new exhibition.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Entry is free.