Actor Willem Dafoe, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, will be receiveded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight at 8:30 PM at the KSC Skenderija.
The short documentary “Dance Arena: The Temple of Electronic Music“ will be shown as part of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. Directed by Ivan Đurović, the film takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the world’s most renowned festival stages, EXIT’s Dance Arena, and will be available to audiences free of charge worldwide on the online platform Ondemand.kinomeetingpoint.ba until August 29.
“What this spectacle is all about it’s bringing together those people who were fighting to make films. And I don’t think there is another festival in the world that has thought of that. And that makes me very proud to have this award. Thank you very very much”, said Winstone
Actresses Ebada Hasan and Safiyya Ingar were guests of the Grand Coffee with... Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, and they talked about the film "Brides" by the British director Nadia Fall, in which they play the title characters.
The Green Club and the Sarajevo Film Festival, with the partnership and support of UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized the international conference “Climate Change – Challenges of Future Prosperity.”
Director Hana Jušić is coming to Sarajevo with the film GOD WILL NOT HELP, about an unusual Chilean woman who, at the beginning of the 20th century, arrives in an isolated shepherd community in the Croatian mountains, claiming to be the widow of their brother who had emigrated.
Director Kristina Nikolova was so captivated by the character and work of Ivo Dimchev that, in the midst of the COVID pandemic, she left America for Bulgaria to make a film about him — an openly gay man, a gifted singer, an eccentric and imaginative painter, and provocative in every possible way, who draws strength from the hardships that have marked his life since childhood.
The film OUR TIME WILL COME by Ivette Löcker is an emotional story of two people who stumble at every step over prejudice and an Austrian system that crushes migrants, yet, like in a fairy tale, their love proves stronger than all obstacles.
Marta Popivoda is a filmmaker, video artist, and researcher living and working between Belgrade and Berlin. Her first feature-length documentary, YUGOSLAVIA, HOW IDEOLOGY MOVED OUR COLLECTIVE BODY, had its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2013.
Mariam Bakacho Khatchvani graduated from the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University in 2008. . Her short film DINOLA was screened at over 300 festivals, including the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and was nominated for a European Film Award.
Aysel Küçüksu is a Bulgarian filmmaker with Turkish roots. She is based in Denmark, where she has strengthened her foundations in filmmaking through hands-on programmes such as the 48-hour Filmschool at Filmværket and Søndagsfilmskolen at the Danish Film Institute.
Tonight at 8:30 PM, the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema will screen the film Case 137 by Dominik Moll, as part of the Open Air Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
British actor Ray Winstone will be received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight at 10pm at the National Theatre Sarajevo in recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema.
The film BRIDES by Nadia Fall was screened tonight at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, as part of the Open Air Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. Before the screening, the audience at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema was greeted by actress Safiyya Ingar.
Bojan Stojčić's first film "Hope Hotel Phantom" delighted the audience at the Sarajevo Film Festival, as well as the team of young authors whose directorial style captivates with creativity, emotional charge and personal stories.
For many years, director Katalin Bársony followed with her camera and her heart the efforts of young Nesmir Hasani to return from a Kosovo camp for internally displaced persons to his native Germany.
Domestic violence marked the upbringing of director Lina Vdovîi, whose film “Tata” begins on the day her abuser reaches out to her in person – her father, long an immigrant and manual laborer in Italy, appears before the phone camera covered in bruises…
In “DJ Ahmet” director Georgi M. Unkovski tells the story of a young boy from a rural village in North Macedonia who finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations.
The recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, British acting veteran Ray Winstone, held a Masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he revealed a series of intriguing details from his rich career.
The film BRIDES by Nadia Fall, tonight at 8:30 p.m., will be screened at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema as part of the Open Air Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. The film premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema.
With his debut film Stars of Little Importance, director Renátó Olasz turns his camera to a brother and sister returning to their small hometown, where nothing is as it once was.
“For us, the most important thing is that we do everything”, say Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, who bring to Sarajevo White Snail, fragile love story of two outsiders.
Director Michel Franco, a prominent voice in contemporary Mexican cinema, held a Masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he shared with the audience his distinctive approach to crafting his acclaimed films.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of of cinema, the celebrated Italian author Paolo Sorrentino will recieve the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award tonight at 8:30 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.
The film DREAMS by the director Michel Franco was shown tonight in KSC Skenderija, as part of the Open Air programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
In her debut feature, director Kukla delves into the complexities of gender, desire, and self-discovery through the story of three young girls and their relationship with a transgender woman named Fantasy.
After his mother’s passing, director Stefan Đorđević decided, with the help of his entire family, to make the film Wind, Talk to Me, in which the focus will not be on mourning her loss, but on celebrating her life.
Recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, held a Masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he revealed how his acclaimed films come to life, and why he shoots so quickly: he just wants to go home
The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo was presented to Skarsgård by the Mirsad Purivatra, president of Obala Art Centar, founder and organizer of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
In his new film Otter, director Srđan Vuletić uses the story of a 16-year-old girl shaken by two major traumas to offer a glimpse into the generation that will inherit the world.
The 31st Sarajevo Film Festival was opened at the Sarajevo National Theater with a solemn ceremony and the world premiere of the Bosnian film "Pavilion" by Dino Mustafić, which was screened at eight locations in Sarajevo, as well as in Tuzla.
In-person ticket sales for the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival begin today at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24, Sarajevo).
The Network of Festivals in the Adriatic Region is a collaborative platform that brings together six prominent film festivals from Southeast Europe: Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, Auteur Film Festival (Belgrade), Ljubljana International Film Festival, Montenegro Film Festival, and, most recently, the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival in North Macedonia.
The Sarajevo Film Festival’s Masterclass programme continues to foster dialogue between audiences and leading contemporary filmmakers, while affirming Sarajevo as a regional hub for film education and knowledge exchange.
Dealing with the Past programme continues to create space for confronting traumas, untold stories, and forgotten perspectives that shape both collective and personal histories.
In-person ticket sales for the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival begin on Monday, August 11 at 10:00 AM at the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24, Sarajevo).
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to unveil the full programme for the nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo, taking place from August 16th to 21st.
The jubilee 20th edition of the BH FILM Program at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, organized by the Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, will present 43 films.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, actor Willem Dafoe will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
The selection of Arab films at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival highlights the enduring partnership between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute (DFI), now spanning over a decade.
In recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema, Ray Winstone will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable acting career, Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
Over the past decade, the Sarajevo Film Festival has actively developed programmes and strategic partnerships aimed at addressing gender imbalance and amplifying women’s voices in the film industry.
"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.
The Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award offers a unique opportunity for Southeast European producers to gain recognition and access to crucial market exposure while aligning with European standards of excellence in drama series production
We are seeking TV series projects in the development and financing stages. While projects may be in the early stages, applicants must have a creator, producer and writer attached at the time of submission.
The author of the concept and director of Slano Film Days, Miro Purivatra, and his associates managed to establish Slano as a new meeting center for filmmakers and film lovers.
The Vice President of the Government of Slovenia and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, visited the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival today in a private capacity.
As part of the Grand Coffee with... programme at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, on August 22, an interview was held with the crew of the film "Mother Mara".
The 22nd CineLink Industry Days took place at 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, where projects in different formats and stages of development from Southeast Europe and the MENA region were presented. In its 22nd edition, CineLink awarded prizes totaling €130,000 and €73,500 in kinds.
the presentation of awards to the authors of the best reels at the "Films for Future" competition was held on August 22, at the Festival square, as part of the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
As part of the Avant Premiere Series programme, which focuses on the promotion of series from the former Yugoslavia, during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival on Tuesday, August 20, the first episode of the third season of the series Tender was shown.
American actor and director John Turturro, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable talent as an actor, director, and screenwriter, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.
A landmark document marking Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the Council of Europe’s pilot program for the co-production of European drama series, implemented by Eurimages, was signed today, August 21, during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
What themes did the filmmakers in the Dealing With the Past programme explore, whilst inviting the audience once again to delve into the depths of human experience through history, programmer Maša Marković reveals.
On Tuesday, August 20, the team of the series SMASHING IT was a guest in the Avant Premiere Series press corner. Actor Alen Muratović and actress Nadine Mičić spoke about the series, as well as series creators Elma Tataragić and Enes Zlatar.
Actress Meg Ryan, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of film, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.
On Tuesday, August 20, the guests of Grand Coffee with…of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival were the cast members of the film GYM by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Srđan Vuletić. Director Srđan Vuletić, actors Dino Sarija, Edin Avdagić, Dina Mušanović and screenwriter Mirela Trepanić Grbešić spoke about the film.
The programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival includes six special screenings: at the end of the programme, four more special screenings will be shown.
Actress Meg Ryan, winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, held a Masterclass at the Festival Center (Bosnian Cultural Center) on Tuesday, August 20, moderated by BiH director, Oscar® winner Danis Tanović.
On Monday, August 19, in the Grand Coffee With…Programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, Paul Schrader, an American director and screenwriter, was a guest at the Festival square.
The 16th Human Rights Day within the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival focused on raising awareness about environmental protection and the consequences of climate change.
A special screening of the film ÁRNI by director Dorka Vermes as part of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will be shown on Thursday, August 22, at 4:30 pm in Cineplexx 4, and on Friday, August 23, at 11 pm in the Meeting Point Cinema.
The American director and screenwriter Paul Scrader will be a guest of the Grand coffee with... programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival today at 15:00 on Festival Square.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film art, the American director and screenwriter Paul Schrader was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Sarajevo National Theater.
Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter and producer, was awarded with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film.
The drama series I Know Your Soul and the comedy Smashing It have been recognized as the best TV series, winning the Hearts of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
At the Docu Press Corner, held at the Festival Square on August 18, media representatives were presented with the films "Biang Biang Express", "Your life without me" and "Cent' anni".
American director and screenwriter Alexander Payne, this year’s recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, conducted a masterclass at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
Philippe Bober, the visionary founder of Coproduction Office and a producer of some of the most groundbreaking films in contemporary cinema, will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
Cord Jefferson, award-winning American screenwriter and director, Oscar® and Emmy winner, on Saturday, August 17, held a masterclass at the Bosnian Cultural Center as part of the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. Masterclass was moderated by writer Ennis Ćehić.
In recognition of his outstanding support of the Sarajevo Film Festival and local film production, Christof Papousek, co-owner of Constantin Film-Holding and CFO and Managing Partner of Cineplexx International, will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival was opened at the Sarajevo National Theater with a solemn ceremony, after which the world premiere of the new film by the Bosnian director Danis Tanović "My Late Summer" was held.
On the eve of the official opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, a special screening of the film Kuduz was held on Thursday at the Coca-Cola Open-Air Cinema in collaboration with the Sarajevo Film Center and the Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The screening, In Memoriam to Abdulah Sidran (1944-2024), was offered to the public free of charge.
In order to raise climate change awareness, the Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new award this year: the Special Environmental Awareness Award, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program in BiH.
In order to raise climate change awareness, Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new award this year: Special Environmental Awareness Award, sponsored by the United Nations Development Program in BiH.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) started today at 10 am for all films in the programmes of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival are on sale.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) will begin tomorrow, August 12th at 10 AM.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) will begin on Monday, August 12th at 10 AM.
Under the auspices of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the 16th edition of Human Rights Day takes place at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. The programme is dedicated to shedding light on societal issues concerning human rights.
This year's BH FILM programme organized by Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 19th edition held within 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will present 53 films: 8 feature narrative films, 17 feature documentaries, 5 short fiction films, 9 short documentaries, and 11 student films, as well as 2 special screenings.
In the Open Air programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, there are 15 films, including Danis Tanović's film „My Late Summer,“ which will have its world premiere on August 16 and open the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
