Hako

Hako offers a poignant look at the complexities of community dynamics during wartime. Set in 1943, the documentary explores how the majority Muslim population in Pešter coexisted with the minority Orthodox community amid the chaos of World War II. It details the tragic events where a faction of Muslims allied with the Gestapo to attack the Orthodox village of Buđevo.

The film centers on Hako Duljević, an honorable figure who defied this violence by saving a young girl named Ratomirka Minić from death. His actions not only highlight the moral choices faced during such tumultuous times but also reveal the personal costs of resistance. Despite his good deeds, Hako became a target for the Germans, ultimately leading to his tragic fate.

With a runtime of just 26 minutes, Hako presents a compact yet powerful narrative that sheds light on lesser-known historical truths. It preserves the memory of Hako and his legacy, which continues to impact his family generations later, especially his grandson who bears his name.