New Large-Format Projection at the Memorial Site Bunker 'Valentin'
A new large-scale projection has been unveiled at the Valentin Bunker memorial in Bremen-Farge. Senator Sascha Karolin Aulepp launched the installation, which brings the bunker’s dark history to life through images, audio and text. The site was once a Nazi U-boat construction facility where over 1,500 people died during its building phase.
The projection features rare footage captured by Blumenthal photographer Johann Seubert in the summer of 1944. It shows the brutal conditions of the bunker’s construction, alongside audio recordings from the time. These historical materials are now part of the memorial’s expanded narrative.
The installation also includes a second layer of text, contrasting the voices of engineers with accounts from survivors. This approach highlights the perpetrators and profiteers behind the suffering at the site. The storage section of the bunker has been integrated into the memorial, making the historical reality more tangible for visitors. The Valentin-Bunker memorial first opened on September 15, 2001. This new projection builds on its mission to educate future generations about the atrocities committed there.
The innovative display ensures that the stories of those who suffered—and those responsible—remain visible. By combining visual, audio and textual elements, the memorial offers a deeper understanding of the bunker’s past. The installation is now a permanent part of the site’s historical exhibition.
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