Skopje Journal #3

Documentary about frescoes to be found in several churches in Macedonia.

Vladimir Dubrovsky returns from St. Petersburg to his family estate, where he finds his father dying and learns that all his lands and serfs have been fraudulently taken by the owner of a neighboring estate. Having organized a detachment of peasants who refused to obey the new owner, our hero intends to restore justice and take revenge on his offender.

A documentary presenting the natural beauties of Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid and the opportunities offered by organized tourism for stays in coastal resorts and hotels.

The activities of the National Technical Institute are presented, which played an important role in raising technical culture and knowledge in the years after liberation.

A promotional film about the natural winter beauties of Macedonia: Galichica, Pelister, Bistra and Shar Planina. With their natural beauties and the opportunities they provide for rest and recreation, the centers of these mountains, as well as the one in Krushevo, attract the attention of a large number of people, both recreational and active skiers.

A film that talks about the development of the many agricultural branches in valley of Bogdanci, making a comparison with the situation in this part of the south of Macedonia before the irrigation system was built.

A reportage from the Fourth Parachute Championship of Yugoslavia, which was held in Ohrid and organized by the Aeronautical Union of Yugoslavia.

A documentary about president Tito's return to the country and the welcome party in Gevgelija, Negotino and Skopje.

The film depicts cotton production in the People's Republic of Macedonia, more precisely in the workers' cooperative of the village of Gradošarci; preparing the cotton seed, washing, drying, cleaning and packaging it, then plowing and sowing, all the way to the cotton harvest.

The film is dedicated to the victims of the snow blizzard in Mavrovo, Macedonia that happened from February 11th to February 14th, 1956.

A travel documentary about the ship "Macedonia" which sets sail from the port of Rijeka, travels along the Mediterranean Sea stopping at Alexandria, Genova, Marseilles, Algiers and arrives at the final destination in New York.

The documentary illustrates the most exciting stages of the 14th Canoe and Kayak World Championships held in 1975 on rivers Radika and Treska in Macedonia. The sports event, passionate in its phases, constitutes a contribution of friendship between people.

The personality of Lazar Lečić, coach of the basketball club “Rabotnički” from Skopje, is an example of enormous dynamism and professionalism in his work. Following his reactions during a basketball game, we witness a real drama filled to the maximum with a variety of emotions and gestures. His face fully and in a very characteristic way expresses everything that happens on the court.

Film reportage about the visit of emigrants from Yugoslavia to the old village and the celebration of Emigrants' Week in Macedonia.

Recording of the catastrophic earthquake one hour after the tragedy. Shows the rescue attempts and the extent of the damage.

Even in the second decade after its end, World War II is still claiming victims. Lives are lost and many people are permanently injured – disabled. The reasons for this are the numerous explosive devices that, left and forgotten or deliberately hidden, arouse the curiosity of children. Tragedy in such cases is rarely avoided. Adults also suffer, who, most often, would like to misuse explosives, not assuming the fatal outcome. Members of the civil protection and security forces dismantle and destroy the mines and bombs found. All those who come across explosive devices should participate in their work, so that contact with death becomes a thing of the past.