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Lidija Kordić, host of the opening ceremony 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

It has already become a tradition for the honor of hosting the opening ceremony of the Sarajevo Film Festival to go to a young acting star from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and this year it will be – Lidija Kordić.

“It is a great honor and pleasure for me to have the opportunity to host the opening ceremony of the Sarajevo Film Festival – a festival that has marked important moments in both my professional and personal journey. Iexperienced my first film premiere precisely at the Sarajevo Film Festival, 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. For me, the Sarajevo Film Festival is the most magical time in Sarajevo – the streets are full of people, ideas, style, languages, and emotions, a place where I met and connected with people who inspire me, where I first felt – and keep feeling – just how important film is and how powerful it can be,” said Lidija Kordić.

An actress born in Kotor, graduated in acting from the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo. Her filmography includes a series of notable roles in Montenegrin, Serbian, Bosnian, Turkish, and Italian TV series and films. Last year, she shone in the role of Ilona Slater in the biographical drama “Diva Futura”. The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, and Kordić was selected as a European Shooting Star in Berlin for her performance, earning her a prestigious award for young actors. In addition to acting, she also sings and is currently working on her first solo album.

“I can’t wait to see what this year’s edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival brings – I’m sure it will, as always, remind us why we love film,” said Lidija Kordić.

In previous editions of the Sarajevo Film Festival, the role of the host of the opening ceremony was given to actresses Maja Izetbegović, Helena Vuković, Belma Salkunić, Amila Terzimehić, Alena Džebo, Marija Pikić, Vanesa Glođo, Zana Marjanović and actors Lazar Dragojević, Dino Bajrović, Igor Skvarica, Alban Ukaj, Ermin Bravo, Boris Ler, Adnan Hasković and Feđa Štukan.

The 31st Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from the 15th to the 22nd of August 2025.