As part of the May series "The Weight of Memory, the Power of Hope," Arnold Villa and Malý Mehrin invite you to a discussion with Ann Altman, who will focus on her Moravian Jewish roots, the impact of the Holocaust on her family, and her own fascinating life.  

She was born in 1947 to Czech Jewish parents who fled to England before World War II. While they survived, all of her grandparents perished in the Holocaust. Ann Altman was educated at Cambridge and received her PhD from Yale University. She has worked as a scholar, politician, and researcher, and in addition to her academic career, she has worked on democratization projects in Mongolia. 

Come and hear a story that blends science, politics and deep personal experience with historical memory. Moderated by historian Táňa Klementová. The programme will be in English without interpretation. The programme is held in cooperation with the Brno City Museum. Entrance fee 70 CZK.