Project Detail

The Partisan Necropolis

The Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia lit up by candle light

Synopsis

In the divided town of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a once renowned National Monument and Cemetery honouring young WWII partisan fighters is being destroyed by neo-fascist forces.

While most of the town dismiss it as a relic of communism and an enemy monument, a small group of determined relatives embark on a poignant quest to preserve their loved ones’ memories amid the ruins.
Official Selection Sarajevo Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
71 min
Director
Chris Leslie
Producer
Chris Leslie
Editor
Geri Toth
Director of Photography
Oggi Tomic

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Production Status

Production Company

Journey Film Productions

Chris Leslie
2 Seton Terrace
Glasgow
G31 2HU

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