Is Cmrok part of Tuškanac or Ksaver, what did John Rockefeller invest in, and how to name plateaus in the Savica neighbourhood? Answers to these, as well as a number of other questions, can be found in a new series of videos about Zagreb which has conquered the social networks. The author of the project is the young architect Vid Juračić, who together with his friend Marko Mrkić has launched the YouTube project “Neighbourhood Tells a Story”, reports Večernji List on November 9, 2018.
The series is comprised of ten-minute episodes in which Juračić hosts locals who, just like real tour guides, show all the sights of their neighbourhood. So far, episodes on Savica, Ksaver and Borovje have been filmed. Judging by comments on social networks, Friday, the day when new episodes are released, has become a day everyone is looking forward to.
“I adore Zagreb and due to my formal education, I know something about it. In addition, I deal with video production so filming a series about my city was a logical move,” Juračić said, adding that after he released the first episode he knew it was an idea which would attract a lot of interest.
“I have a friend in almost every neighbourhood who is a potential guide, but after the first episode, I started hearing from people from Dubrava, Trešnjevka and other parts of the city who would love to introduce me to their neighbourhoods. Honestly, I did not expect such a positive reaction, but I am glad people have recognized what I am doing,” said Juračić.
Each episode begins with the general info on the neighbourhood, followed by a local virtual tour which at the same time destroys and confirms some of the stereotypes and prejudices associated with that part of the town.
“I planned to take a break during winter because I cannot present the city, which is the most beautiful in spring and summer, in the best light. However, when I see how many people are interested and are waiting for new episodes, I think I will continue, including a special feature on the Advent in Zagreb,” explained Juračić.
Each video is made from more than three hours of recorded material, and for the time being, the entire process, from directing to editing, is done by him alone. “I plan to produce about thirty episodes because I do not want to miss any of the neighbourhoods. Some of the larger ones will be split into two episodes,” said Juračić.
Judged by comments on social networks, viewers are particularly pleased with the individuality with which he approaches each neighbourhood. “I want everybody to learn something new about each part of Zagreb. And most of all, I want the series to be the voice of a whole generation which experiences the city in a special way,” concluded Juračić.
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Translated from Večernji List (reported by Jelena Ružić).
