Documentary movies
Why did we participate in the production of documentary films?
Because of the documentary and creative treatment of the reality of the documentary film, but also the possibility to communicate with a large audience, CHDR participated in the production of several films of that genre.
The theme of the films were political myths and ideologies of the 20th century. century and the power with which they influenced both the beliefs of social groups and the horrors of the Second World War, as well as wars in the territory of the former Yugoslavia.
Documentary series "Factory of Myths"
Myth Factory - Myths of Nazism
In the documentary series “Factory of Myths”, which was made during 2010-2011. produced by Cityfocus, director Stevan Živkov and author of the text Darko Gavrilović, based on his book ” Strikes of Fate “, published by Stylos, from 2006. , explore the key myths with which Hitler not only ruled the minds of German citizens, but also in the name of which World War II was waged and war crimes committed.
The broadcast of two episodes of the documentary film in Serbian took place in September 2011. year on the program of RT Vojvodina .
Trailers for the three episodes in English can be viewed on our website.
Through the series “Myths of Nazism”, viewers were able to better understand the ways in which the Nazis manipulated the masses and created an atmosphere of fear and intolerance that led to one of the greatest evils in human history.
Myth Factory - Myths of Nazism, 1. a part of
Myth Factory - Myths of Nazism, 2. a part of
Myth Factory - Myths of Nazism, 3. a part of
Myth Factory - Myths of Yugoslavia 1918-1991
Cityfocus, in cooperation with the Center for History, Democracy and Reconciliation and RT Vojvodina, made a documentary historical film called “Factory of Myths – Myths of Yugoslavia 1918-1991”. The film consists of two episodes, and covers the period from the establishment of the Kingdom of SHS until the collapse of the SFRY.
Through this film, viewers can get a better insight into the history of Yugoslavia and the period that led to its disintegration.
The film explores various myths and stereotypes that were created during this period, including the myth of ” brotherhood and unity ” and the myth of ” one Yugoslavia “.
These myths played an important role in the creation of Yugoslavia’s identity, but they also contributed to its disintegration.
The producers of the film relied on numerous archives, documents and interviews with experts to explore and explain the myths that were created during this period.
This film is important for understanding Yugoslav history and contributes to dispelling stereotypes and myths that still live in the region.
“Factory of Myths – Myths of Yugoslavia 1918-1991” was shown on RT Vojvodina, and the trailers are available on the Internet.
The film is interesting for all those who are interested in Yugoslav history, as well as for those who want to learn more about the creation and disintegration of one of the largest states in Southeast Europe.
Myth Factory - Myths of Yugoslavia 1918-1991, 1. a part of
Factory of myths - Myths of Yugoslavia 1918-1991, 2. a part of
Mini-series "Tito – a political myth"
The Center for History, Democracy and Reconciliation is in co-production with Radio and Television of Vojvodina (RTV) in April 2011. filmed and showed the mini-series “Tito – a political myth”.
In all sociological research or surveys of our public opinion about the greatest and most deserving people, Tito often takes first place. For example, in the polls of certain media in Serbia and Croatia, at a time when Slobodan Milošević and Franjo Tuđman were at the height of their fame, Tito was ahead of them in terms of popularity. Until 2011 In 2003, the only two scientific studies about Tito’s time conducted in Serbia (the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia and the Faculty of Law in Belgrade) gave the same result: “The locksmith was better”, and in a survey by the Zagreb “Nacional” from 2003 year about the greatest Croat, with the participation of over 7,000 readers, Tito is the first, leaving behind Tesla and Ruđer Bošković.
Do we know today what Tito was like as a military leader, statesman and ruler, but also as a man with all his weaknesses? Whatever one’s opinion about Titus, it must be admitted that he is still the subject of much debate. Was Tito of count origin and how much did the “conspiracy theories” blur the true image of him and that time even more?
The myth that we are important to the world in every sense – geographically, politically, anthropologically, gastronomically – is constantly being dispelled. Some psychologists believe that this sudden jump in self-confidence is caused by the time of Josip Broz Tito. Has the image on television of him superiorly shaking hands with statesmen, kings and queens, and our egos growing as we watch it, made us mythomaniacs?
These are just some of the questions and topics that the series “Tito – a political myth” deals with.
Screenplay: Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Despotović
Author: Eržebet Pap-Reljin
TITO - A POLITICAL MYTH, 1. A PART OF
The interlocutors were historians Predrag Marković, Ph.D., Ljubodrag Dimić, Ph.D., Darko Gavrilović, Ph.D., Dragoljub Anđelković, M.Sc., then playwright Siniša Kovačević, media theorist Dragan Ćalović, cultural sociologist prof. Dr. Ratko Božović, publicist and journalist Marko Lopušina, grandson of Josip Broz Tito Joška Broz, retired general Stevan Mirković, writer and journalist Miroslav Knežević, publicist and journalist Milomir Marić.
TITO - A POLITICAL MYTH, 2. A PART OF
The interlocutors were historians Predrag Marković, Ph.D., Ljubodrag Dimić, Ph.D., Darko Gavrilović, Ph.D., Dragoljub Anđelković, M.Sc., then playwright Siniša Kovačević, media theorist Dragan Ćalović, cultural sociologist prof. Dr. Ratko Božović, publicist and journalist Marko Lopušina, grandson of Josip Broz Tito Joška Broz, retired general Stevan Mirković, writer and journalist Miroslav Knežević, publicist and journalist Milomir Marić.
Myths of socialism
The Center for History, Democracy and Reconciliation is in co-production with Radio and Television of Vojvodina (RTV) in April 2011. filmed and showed the documentary series “Myths of Socialism”.
“Myths of Socialism” will try to answer the question of whether the time of Tito and his party comrades is worth the ever-present nostalgia among the people, or whether it is another one of the great political myths.
In addition, numerous interlocutors will give their opinion on whether nostalgia for the years of socialism is real or based on myth: Mirko Čanadović, Zagorka Golubović, Petar Bokun, Siniša Kovačević, Mirko Knežević, Dragoljub Anđelković, Ljubodrag Dimić and Ljubiša Despotović.
Author: Eržebet Pap-Reljin
Screenwriter: prof. Dr. Darko Gavrilović
MYTHS OF SOCIALISM 1. A PART OF
In the first part, the social, historical and social aspects of the socialist system were discussed.
MYTHS OF SOCIALISM 2. A PART OF
In the sequel, that is, in the second part, the emphasis was on culture – music, film, fashion and literature, which marked the years of socialism.