Budva 1963 archival film sparks Yugoslav nostalgia

Archival footage titled "Dobrodošli u Budvu" was produced by Lovćen film in 1963 and recently posted on the official accounts of Radio Television of Montenegro. The short black‑and‑white clips show a beach holiday in Budva, with visitors appearing slim, active and seemingly healthier than today’s standards.

Social‑media users highlighted the contrast, commenting that “there were no implants, everyone was of normal weight” and recalling a time when beaches had no loungers or paid amenities. The discussion linked the visual difference to lifestyle changes, noting today’s higher consumption of sugary foods, fast‑food, and the rise of cosmetic surgery, which the New Yorker has described as a “plastic‑surgery nightmare.”

The renewed interest reflects a broader nostalgia for the former Yugoslav era, with many recalling simpler, less commercialized vacations.