#MOSTAR #Bosnia : heritage reconstruction in a divided city. This film shows the often unexpected outcomes of reconstruction after war , and demonstrates the complexity of international involvement in this process.
CRIC researcher Dr. Ioannis Armakolas discusses the case of the
post-conflict reconstruction of cultural heritage in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The rebuilding of the iconic 16th century Old Bridge of Mostar was the most prominent and well-publicised international effort for the support of reconstruction of war-ravaged heritage in the Balkans.
The “new” Old Bridge was to be a powerful symbol of reconciliation after civil strife , and through this project the international community sought to promote its vision for a new peaceful and multi-ethnic Bosnia. However, the reconstruction of the Old Bridge and other heritage in the city became contested. Ethnic and political conflict among the Mostar’s main groups continued, not least through competition over heritage and war memorialisation. This film analyses the idea that cultural heritage reconstruction can become a means of prolonging conflict through non-violent methods.
For further information about other CRIC research in Bosnia go to:
http://www.cric.arch.cam.ac.uk/index.php?id=10
SEE ALSO THE CRIC RESEARCH VIMEO CHANNEL for “Dresden , a symbolic city of memory” presented by CRIC Dresden historian Matthias Neutzner : http://vimeo.com/33733958

Credits:

Animation: Prosper Unger-Hamilton
© Film CRIC research project.
The CRIC Research Project is funded by the European Commission within the Seventh Framework Programme.
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Education

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  1. balkan-thug reblogged this from drsonnet and added:
    Very interesting!!
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