03. Carefree childhood
The father's war induced nightmares, the loss of an unknown sister and an elusive brother. Yet a carefree childhood.
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Arjava's sister, Cornelia, was the family's first born. She died as a baby. The father, traumatised in WWII, is plagued by nightmares. Yet, the parents provide for a protected childhood with much freedom. The second born, Martin, who would play an important role later, is the only one still alive today.
Recollecting the trauma of their fathers after WWII leaves Arjava and René wondering about the world today.
I would wake up, my father screaming ... How is it possible that we don't learn? How is that humanly possible?