The liberation of Sarajevo on April 6, 1945, left behind numerous photographs: Partisan units on the city streets, crowds of gathered citizens, and celebrations—but also quieter scenes of people, buildings, and institutions.
“The Veto,” a 58-minute documentary made by director Tim Slade last year, premiered at the Sarajevo Kino Meeting Point this June. The film addresses the long-debated topic of the veto power: the exclusive right of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to block any resolution unilaterally.
“Me on a scooter, a friend riding behind, coasting downhill through Garčići, my hometown, red-roofed houses on either side, mountains at my back, and a moon that rose earlier than expected. Everything essential about me is right there.”
In Sarajevo, the remnants of war are not only remembered, but they are also repurposed, sold, and carried away as souvenirs, raising questions about where memory ends and consumption begins.