"This is a film about the oldest generation who have chosen to act according to their conscience in today’s world," said director Dino Mustafić about the film Pavilion, which will have its world premiere on August 15 as the opening of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
"It was actually precisely at the Sarajevo Film Festival where I experienced my first film premiere, and now, ten years later in Sarajevo, I feel like I’m closing one of the most beautiful chapters of my life – in the most beautiful way possible," said Kordić
The five selected projects were officially announced at Slano Film Days 2025, in the presence of a professional audience of filmmakers, producers, and festival representatives.
Festival days are a unique opportunity for establishing and strengthening contacts and unforgettable socializing with numerous film professionals and audiences.
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino is this year's recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award and a retrospective of his films will be shown as part of the "Tribute to" programme.
New awards recognizing the most significant regional film and television achievements in the territory of the former Yugoslavia were presented at the 78th Cannes Film Festival - the Adriatic Film and TV Awards.
This recognizes the excellence of award winners at the Sarajevo Film Festival and, if they meet the other Academy rules, they qualify for Oscar® consideration.
