Electricity Quote by Jasmila Zbanic
“It was important to feel that you were resisting the fascism around you. But we had no electricity to watch movies. We were imagining our movies.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “In the Land of Blood and Honey”, 2011
Resisting oppression felt essential, yet basic comforts like electricity were lacking, so imagination filled the void
In simple terms: Fascism resistance felt vital, but without power, imagination became a refuge
Key Takeaway
Use creativity to cope when resources are scarce
Themes
resistance
creativity
hardship
Mood
resilient
hopeful
Type
reflective
survival
When to use this quote
- wartime conditions
- resource scarcity
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
imagination
survival
political oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can imagination sustain morale under oppression?
- What limits does lack of media impose on resistance?
A Different Perspective
Imagining movies may not replace real information or
