Film screening: Diana Budisavljević's rescue operation for 10,000 children

Film screening: Diana Budisavljević's rescue operation for 10,000 children

On November 4, 2024 at 6 p.m., a special film screening will take place in Landhaus 1 in Innsbruck: "The diary of Diana B." This documentary film focuses on the impressive activities of Diana Budisavljević-Obexer, who saved over 10,000 children from death in concentration camps during the Second World War. The event, which is organized by the Tyrolean state government in cooperation with the Innsbruck Leokino, is open to the public, but prior registration is required.

Diana Budisavljević, native of Innsbruck and married to the Serbian doctor Julyje Budisavljević in 1917, tirelessly campaigned for the rescue of Jewish and other endangered children in the 1940s. Her brave commitment was reflected in diary entries that were found after her death and now form the basis of the film. The urgent pictures from this time are complemented by game scenes and interviews with survivors and impressively convey the urgency and the courage that Diana Budisavljević showed.

film screening and accompanying program

The film screening is accompanied by Dana Budisavljević, the director and granddaughter of the protagonist, who then provides herself available for discussions. This offers a unique opportunity for the audience to get deeper insights into the difficult topic and to hear the stories first -hand. Interested parties can register up to the upper limit of the availability of space at kultur@tirol.gv.at

This event is the end of the extensive accompanying program for the exhibition "From the Gauhaus to the Landhaus", which ended on October 26. Attention to this story is important because it not only illuminates the individual fate of an outstanding person, but also the deprivation and the courage of numerous people who suffered from the fascist regime.

Governor Anton Mattle is pleased with the great response to the exhibition and the cinematic event and emphasizes the importance of dealing with the local history past. By accessing historical premises and participation in guided tours and readings, the story is made tangible for subsequent generations. "These individual fates are essential to understand the darkness of this time and appreciate the value of humanity and cooperation," said Mattle.

In addition, Diana Budisavljević-Obexer, who is not only considered a rescuer, but also a symbol of hope and humanity, was honored posthumously by unveiling a plaque in her birthplace in Maria-Theresien-Strasse 15 in Innsbruck. This table is reminiscent of their tireless efforts and heroic deeds, which are still observed and recognized after decades.

The cinematic homage to her ancestor created by Dana Budisavljević ensures that this significant story is not forgotten. The film combines archive material and artistic representations, which makes it both informative and emotionally. The spectators are taken on a journey into the past and invited to deal with the complex topic of humanity and respect.

For everyone who is interested in history and their work -up, the film screening "The diary of Diana B." A valuable way to confront the past and learn from it. So the evening promises not only cinematic entertainment, but also a deep insight into one of the greatest rescue actions in history, which was led by a remarkable woman.