Azerbaijani director Imam Hasanov brings to Sarajevo the story of Mamed Dadashev, a football coach in a rural Azerbaijani village who dreams of forming a women’s football team—something almost impossible in a world where girls are expected to marry as soon as possible rather than spend their days training.
Director Tarik Hodžić talks about his film Bosnian Knight, which at first appears to be a collection of documentary footage showcasing the beauty of Bosnia, but gradually transforms into a true investigative documentary.
Speaking about his film on Haustor, one of the most influential bands in the region, director Arsen Oremović says it is neither a biography, nor a story about an album, nor about the band reuniting after 40 years, but rather a journey through the magic of everyday life.
The film CAT’S CRY by Sanja Živković will be screened tonight at 20:45 PM at the UNIQA Open Air Cinema Stari Grad in selection Open Air Premiere of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
The film LEAVE ONE DAY by Amélie Bonnin was screened tonight at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. The film opened the Festival de Cannes in 2025, and at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival it will be screened in the Open Air Programme.
The 23rd CineLink Industry Days took place at 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where projects in different formats and stages of development from Southeast Europe and the MENA region were presented.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, actor Willem Dafoe was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
As part of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, and in collaboration with UNIQA Insurance, an exhibition tennis match was held on Franc Lehár Street in the heart of Sarajevo, featuring the legendary tennis player and Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanišević.
