How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape

The film explores the harrowing journey of Dolas, a soldier unknowingly thrust into the heart of World War II events on the night of August 31, 1939. As he innocently dozes off in a train car, his life takes an abrupt turn when he crosses the German border and mistakenly shoots a German soldier he believes to be a saboteur. Unbeknownst to him, this action sets off a chain reaction that leads to Germany's invasion of Poland.Devastated by the consequences of his actions, Dolas finds himself taken captive and transported to Stalag POW camp - the starting point of an unforgettable odyssey through war-torn Europe. The narrative delves into themes of guilt, survival, and redemption as we follow Dolas's harrowing experience in a series of brutal and unpredictable circumstances, each one reshaping his understanding of duty, loyalty, and humanity. Through the lens of this individual's story, audiences are given a raw and poignant insight into the human cost of war and how ordinary people can be caught up in extraordinary circumstances.