A Nun And An Officer is set in the Western Balkans from 1934 to 1956. The story begins at a convent nestled somewhere in the Dinaric Alps, also known as the Dinarides. The mountain range runs from Italy in the northwest to Albania in the southeast. They are one of the most rugged mountains in Europe as the southern extension of the Swiss Alps.
In the heart of this mountain range down in a valley is the town of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Famous for the Stari Most Bridge over the Neretva River, the town is at the crossroads of three distinct religous cultures: Christianity, Orthodox and Muslim. In our story, this beautiful bridge represents the link between opposites and the crossings from one side to another.
The Western Balkans
Majestic Mountains, Fertile Valleys and Pristine Rivers
Set in historic and scenic Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same size as the state of West Virginia in the United States, with a similar landscape that is mountainous and rural. Mostar, the sixth largest city, is a crossroads of culture and history with a beautiful blend of architectural and cultural influences.
Niš, Serbia
Serbia is a bit smaller than the state of Virginia in the United States, with a landscape that is mountainous and rural. Niš, located in southern Serbia on the Nišava River and the South Morava River, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and was once a gateway between the East and West. Niš is renowned as the birthplace of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.
Split, Croatia
Split is a beautiful sea port located in southern Croatia where the Dinaric Alps meet the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest city on the Adriatic coast and home to Diocletian's Palace, where the Roman emporer retired.
Belgrade, Serbia
Located where the Sava River flows into the Danube, Belgrade is the capital and largest city in Serbia. After World War I, Belgrade was established as the capital of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, later renamed the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. After World War II, it remained the capital of Yugoslavia until the breakup of the country in the 1990's. It is home to the iconic Avala Film Studios, once touted as the Hollywood of Eastern Europe, and currently part of revitalization efforts to grow the film industy in the region.
Filming Locations
Locations in these cities are the primary story settings for A Nun And An Officer. We believe they are incredibly beautiful settings for an award-winning story. We encourage you to learn more about the history and geography online and view more videos about these locations YouTube.
