The Destruction of Memory Pre-Release Trailer from Vast Productions on Vimeo.

The documentary film, The Destruction of Memory by Tim Slade is based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Robert Bevan. It examines cultural destruction – the purposeful destruction of buildings, books and art in order to erase collective memory and identity - by depicting the process of erasing cultural heritage in past and present wars.  It looks back over the past century at how legislation, policy and awareness have followed the path of destruction, and focuses its lens in particular on Bosnia and Herzegovina, recent narratives in Mali and Egypt, and ongoing narratives in Syria and Iraq. At risk in these places is 6,000 years of continuous human history.

Humanities Professor Amila Buturovic is featured in the film along with other renowned consultants.