Interpreting and remembering genocide at the Srebrenica-Potočari memorial

The CRIC Research project has investigated the use of memorials, commemorations and anniversary events to understand the way communities attempt to come to terms with catastrophic loss of life. Significant sites across Europe provide examples of the way memories of conflict are interpreted and transmitted, and the role this plays in post conflict identity formation. This film describes the development of the Potočari Memorial Centre at Srebrenica to commemorate those who died during the genocide against the Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) population in eastern Bosnia in July 1995. Dr Dzenan Sahovic's analysis outlines the diametrically different views held by Bosniak and Serb groups towards the events at Srebrenica. His research examines the changing use and meaning of this contested site and the impact this has on Bosnian politics.
The images in the film were taken on the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide when mass burials and large rallies were taking place at the memorial centre.
For further information about other CRIC research in Bosnia go to:
www.cric.arch.c...
SEE ALSO THE CRIC RESEARCH VIMEO CHANNEL for "Dresden , a symbolic city of memory" presented by CRIC Dresden historian Matthias Neutzner : vimeo.com/33733958
Credits:
Filmed at the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge
Animation: Prosper Unger-Hamilton
Camera and editing: Beatriz Martinez-Gatell
Interview: Lindy Fleming
© Film CRIC research project.
The CRIC Research Project is funded by the European Commission within the Seventh Framework Programme.

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