A movie by Zehrudin Isakovic was promoted last night at the Bosniak Institute, entitled “Stecak – the Last Bosnian Secretâ€. The movie deals with the phenomenon of the ancient Bonsian tombstone called stecak. They can be found all over the country, as well as in Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro.
Since 80 per cent of the necropolis I found in BiH and their number coincides with the borders of the Bosnian state, from the time it had been the biggest, that is, when it had contained Bosnia, Hum, Duklja and Dalamtia, the movie focuses on the phenomenon of stecak, a phenomenon of Bosnia.
Isakovic explores in his film the phenomenon as a whole; the construction of those ancient tombstones, locations…
The documentary also presents the results of an expert analysis of bones found under one of the stecak tombstones found near Ulog. The bones dated from 1444.
This movie also emphasizes the value and importance of the Middle Ages tombstones which are a part of the most valuable cultural and historical heritage of the world. They are a tourist brand, and a brand which needs protection.
Author addressed the audience at the promotion. He thanked all the contributors.
The “Planet†Club of Friends promoted the movie.
The movie was shown on the Cantonal TV on the Statehood Day. /Fena/