The documentary Perast – The Wounded Ship by Paul and Đelo Jusić was screened on the island of Sveta Marija last night. The event took place on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the death of three seamen from the ship Perast.
The film Perast – The Wounded Ship is by Paul and Đelo Jusić, and the film presented to the public on Sveta Marija tells a story that, as stated, is more than a historical record for Mljet. The film is a topic that touches directly on the personal memories of the islanders, so the screening had an emotional charge.
The 35th anniversary of the death of three seamen from the ship Perast is the central thread of tonight's event. In this way, the memory of the tragic event that left a mark on the place and the local people is preserved.
According to the organizers, the story of the Perast is not only part of history, but also part of personal memories. That is why the screening on the island of Sveta Marija is of special significance to the local community, which honours the memory of the seamen who have died.
The documentary by Paul and Đelo Jusi thus served, in addition to the anniversary, as a reminder of the importance of remembering people whose lives were linked to the sea and the ship Perast.
