Destruction of Human Traces

Call Number
350-1-1:77/1

General information

Call No.:
350-1-1:77/1
Part of series
HU OSA 350-1-1 Records of the International Monitor Institute: Europe: Balkan Archive
Located at
BetaSP NTSC #77 / No. 1
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00000077
Date of production
1993
Date
1993
Level
Item
Primary Type
Moving image
Language
English
Notes
Destruction Civilian Property • Destruction Cultural Heritage • Military/Para-Military • Refugee/Ex-Pow ID

Content

Form/Genre
Documentary film
Contents Summary
This program focuses on cultural destruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina and, in particular, the Muslim heritage, structure, and monuments. The destruction of mosques and other buildings in Sarajevo is shown, as well as pre-war images of Sarajevo. Footage from the town of Foca is also included, showing civilian houses burning, destroyed buildings, and several mosques prior to their destruction. Footage from other Bosnian towns, such as Mostar, Zvornik, and Bijeljina, is also included. Images from TV BiH and HTV are used. Images of civilians fleeing are also shown. 00:16:30:06—Minaret in Foca being fired at (HTV), shots after explosion; shots of burning villages.