Film
The Diary of Diana B.
A true story of the best people in the worst of times
A film by Dana Budisavljević about Diana Budisavljević, an Austrian woman who saved more than 10,000 Serbian children from Ustaše camps during WWII.
- Sunday, December 6, 2020 · 12:10 PM – 02:00 PM
- Kino Riffraff, Zürich
About the show
The film is based on the true story of Diana Budisavljević, an Austrian woman who rescued more than 10,000 Serbian children from Ustaše concentration camps during the Second World War. Among them are Živko, Milorad, Zorka and Nada — who, almost 80 years later, return to the camps of their childhood and only then learn that they owe their lives to the unshakeable will of one woman.
About the venue
Kino Riffraff
Neugasse 57-63 · 8005 Zürich
Kino Riffraff is one of Zürich's leading art-house cinemas, located in District 5 near Limatplatz. Known for European premieres and festival screenings.
- Central location — Quellenstrasse / Limatplatz tram stop nearby.
- Bar and café open before and after screenings.
- Due to COVID-19 safety measures, the auditorium capacity was limited to 50 seats.
More about the show
A documentary drama by director Dana Budisavljević that weaves together archival footage, reconstructions and survivor testimony into a portrait of collective trauma and individual courage. Starring Alma Prica, Igor Samobor, Ermin Bravo, Areta Ćurković and Mirjana Karanović.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
HELSE is a Swiss cultural association that fosters exchange between Switzerland and Serbia. Through theatre, film, music, stand-up and children's workshops we build cultural bridges — alive, inspiring and open to everyone.
Our programme is diverse: theatre performances, film screenings, stand-up comedy, concerts, readings, seminars and children's workshops.
Events run year-round — the current schedule lives in the Events section.
Tickets are sold online via each event's page and, for some programmes, at the door before the show. HELSE members receive discounts on selected events.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the association. The annual fee is CHF 70, with reduced rates for students and pensioners.
Sign up via the Membership page — for any additional questions, write to info@helse.ch.
Our address is Zurichstrasse 167, 8057 Zürich. The venue is well connected by public transport; specific event locations are always listed with the schedule.