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Mads Mikkelsen received Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of film at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema

At the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of film. The prize has been presented by Mirsad Purivatra, the founder of the Sarajevo Film Festival. 

The Danish actor originally received this recognition at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival (2020), but could not attend in person on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.

After the award presentation, the public had the opportunity to watch the film THE HUNT by Thomas Vinterberg, in which Mikkelsen plays the lead role.

Meet Mads Mikkelsen, the guest of the Open Air Programme of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival at the “Grand Coffee with...” Programme. The programme will be held at Festival Square on Monday, 15th at 10.30. Free admission with the Festival accreditation or film screening ticket of THE HUNT by Thomas Vinterberg, screened at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.