The film “Valter Brani Sarajevo” (Walter Defends Sarajevo), released in 1972, is an adaptation of the story about the leader of the resistance movement against the Nazi occupation of Sarajevo during World War II, Vladimir Perić Valter. Valter tragically lost his life just hours before the final liberation of the city while defending the main electric power plant.
The Museum Valter Brani Sarajevo, dedicated to the eponymous film directed by Hajrudin Šiba Krvavac (1926-1992), is located within the premises of the Sarajevo Film Center, in the heart of Sarajevo near the Markale Market.
“Valter Brani Sarajevo” is one of the most popular films produced in socialist Yugoslavia. It features renowned actors from the former Yugoslavia, including Velimir Bata Živojinović, Ljubiša Samardžić, Dragomir Gidra Bojanić, and Relja Bašić.
The museum, devoted to this cinematic masterpiece, offers visitors a multimedia presentation of the film's most important scenes. Outdoor scenes are showcased on a large movie screen, while the interior scenes filmed within the buildings are presented within the museum's interior.
The museum boasts numerous authentic artifacts, with the prominent inclusion of life-sized figures of the main actors and the film's director. This creates an immersive experience for visitors, allowing them to feel connected to the film and its iconic characters.
Through its captivating exhibits, the Museum Valter Brani Sarajevo invites visitors to delve into the heroic narrative of resistance against occupation, reliving the spirit of bravery and determination that shaped the city's history during World War II.
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