Sarajevo Film Festival

22. August 2024.

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.

22. August 2024.

World premiere of the film DWELLING AMONG THE GODS

The world premiere of the film DWELLING AMONG THE GODS by Vuk Ršumović was held at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film will be screened as part of the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.

22. August 2024.

Prizes awarded to the authors of the best reels at the "Films for Future" competition

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.

22. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD

The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued at the National Theater Sarajevo, with the regional premiere of the film THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD by Emanuel Pârvu. The film has its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival, in the Main Competition programme.

22. August 2024.

The new season of the comedy The Tender was shown "People think we spied on their company and made a series"

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.

21. August 2024.

John Turturro: Art can help us to come together

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.

21. August 2024.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Council of Europe’s Pilot Program for Series Co-production at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

21. August 2024.

World premiere of the film MOTHER MARA

The world premiere of the film MOTHER MARA by Mirjana Karanevoić, will be held tonight, at 9 p.m., at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film MOTHER MARA will have a gala screening at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the Competition ProgramME - Feature Film, out of competition.

21. August 2024.

John Turturro at the Masterclass: Forget Masterpieces, It’s Hard to Make a Decent Film

Tonight, at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, Turturro will be presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.

21. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THE EDITORIAL OFFICE

The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film THE EDITORIAL OFFICE by Roman Bondarchuk at the National Theater Sarajevo. The film had its world premiere at this year's 74th Berlinale.

21. August 2024.

Keeping the hearts of audiences open to lessons learned and never to be unlearned

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.

20. August 2024.

In the press corner of the Avant Premiere Series, the team of the series SMASHING IT were guests

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.

20. August 2024.

Meg Ryan: The Sarajevo Film Festival is an example of how art can be an act of resistance

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.

20. August 2024.

Meg Ryan on the Red Carpet

Actress Meg Ryan, winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, greeted the audience on the red carpet.

20. August 2024.

Grand Coffee with the cast of the film GYM: The audience´s reaction to the film was very good

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.

20. August 2024.

Films in the programme: Special Screenings

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.

20. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE

The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE by Mo Harwe in the National Theater Sarajevo.

20. August 2024.

Masterclass with Meg Ryan: Life should be lived so that art is inevitable

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.

19. August 2024.

Grand Coffee with Paul Schrader: I filmed OH, CANADA after I started thinking about death

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.

19. August 2024.

The 16th Human Rights Day was held: Pollution in Zenica is a problem of international importance

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.

19. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film HOLY ELECTRICITY

The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film HOLY ELECTRICITY by Georgian director Tato Kotetishvili. The film had its world premiere at this year's Locarno Film Festival.

19. August 2024.

Special screening of the film ÁRNI on Thursday and Friday

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.

19. August 2024.

Elia Suleiman at Masterclass: If I Lose My Sense of Humour, I Lose Hope

Palestinian director, screenwriter, and actor Elia Suleiman received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.

19. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film ARCADIA

The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film ARCADIA by Yorgos Zois, tonight at 7:00 p.m., at the Sarajevo National Theater. The film ARCADIA had its world premiere at this year's 74th Berlinale.

19. August 2024.

Paul Schrader today in the Grand coffee with... programme

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.

18. August 2024.

Paul Schrader awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo

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.

18. August 2024.

Honorary Hearts of Sarajevo Presented to Christof Papousek and Philippe Bober

The awards were presented by Sarajevo Film Festival President Mirsad Purivatra.

18. August 2024.

Alexander Payne: This is a festival full of hearth and love

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.

18. August 2024.

Awarded Hearts of Sarajevo for TV Series: Best Drama Series "I Know Your Soul"; Best Comedy "Smashing It"

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.

18. August 2024.

The regional premiere of the documentary film PAVILION 6 tomorrow

The regional premiere of the film PAVILION 6 by Goran Dević will be held tomorrow, at Cineplexx 1, at 7 p.m.

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