Joint project of BSAMLA with the Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema

On June 21, 2024, at the Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema, a branch of the National Historical Museum of the Republic of Belarus, a temporary exhibition «On the Side of Cinema,» dedicated to military cameramen, begins work.

The exhibition was prepared using documents from the Belarusian State Archive-Museum of Literature and Art, the National Archive of the Republic of Belarus, the Belarusian State Archive of Film, Photo and Sound Documents and presents unique materials telling about the participation of cameramen in filming military conflicts, their contribution to the preservation of the history and culture of the country.

The exhibit includes photographs, videos and other artifacts related to the work of military operators. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with the history of military filming, learn about the technical features of the work of cameramen in combat conditions and appreciate their professionalism and courage. A special feature of the temporary exhibition is the combination of a range of objects with interactive elements.

We invite everyone to visit the temporary exhibition «On the other side of cinematography» and get acquainted with the mystery and difficulties of the profession of a military operator. You will see the world through the eyes of these extraordinary people and plunge into the atmosphere of real cinema.

The exhibition runs until December 31, 2024.