Early on in the movie we learn that Hania’s father has lost his job at a hospital and that the Polish-Israel Friendship Society will soon be dissolved. What caused this surge in antisemitism in 1967? A film critic has compared March 1968 to Romeo and Juliet.

What are the similarities? What are the differences?

What stereotypes about Jews was said by a guest at the New Year’s party of Janek’s parents?

Why was Hania’s father (Dr. Jerzy Bielski) more optimistic about a decrease in the government’s anti-Semitic policies than her mother? Which parent was thinking more clearly? Why did Dr. Bielski remain committed to living in Poland?

When asked to sign a petition advocating against the censorship of a play, Hania quickly signed but Janek was more reticent. Why was he not as enthusiastic as his girlfriend? What caused him to soon join in the student rebellion?

What is the incongruity behind the students using the term “Judas” against the workers who tried to interrupt their rally?  

Why do you think the Soviet Union supported the creation of a Jewish State in 1948 but then later turned against Zionism?