Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Museum scheduled for Tomorrow
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Museum in Sarajevo is scheduled for October 8th, and all final preparations have been completed, said Sarajevo Mayor Abdulah Skaka. “As the mayor of…
Workshops for Students in BiH on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Dayton Peace Agreement
The organization "East West Bridge in BiH", with its renowned experts, professors, doctors of science, prominent students and former ambassadors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, are implementing the project "Harnessing…
Prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition opened in Historic Museum
The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the host and organizer of the world prestigious ”World Press Photo exhibition”, which will be on view on the museum plateau from…
History Museum in Sarajevo organizes World prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition
The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the host and organizer of the world prestigious ”World Press Photo exhibition”, which will be on view on the museum plateau from…
Movie “Quo Vadis, Aida?” is BH Candidate for Oscar
The movie "Quo Vadis, Aida?" of director and screenwriter Jasmila Zbanic is a BiH candidate in the Best International Feature Film category for the American Academy Oscar. The film stars…
The Anniversary of Birth of the great BH Writer Zuko Dzumhur
On September 24, 1920, Zulfikar Zuko Dzumhur, a travel writer, painter, and caricaturist, was born in Konjic, in a well-known family of religious officials. His father was Abduselam Dzumhur,…
Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Museum in Sarajevo scheduled for October
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Museum in Sarajevo is scheduled for October 8th, and all final preparations have been completed, said Sarajevo Mayor Abdulah Skaka. "As the mayor of…
Sarajevo Canton cuts funding for War Childhood Museum
The Canton Sarajevo’s Minister of Culture and Sports, Kenan Alikadic (SDA party), cut off the funding intended for the War Childhood Museum in the year marked by the pandemic,…
Famous Bosnian Actress Nada Durevska died Three Years Ago
Nada Djurevska, one of the most famous actresses in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), passed away in Sarajevo on this day, three years ago. She was born January 8th in…
One of the largest Gatherings of Historians in this Part of Europe held in Sarajevo
The traditional History Fest was held this year in digital format and in a somewhat shortened version due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it still offered a number…
One of the greatest Bosnians: 131 Years since the Birth of Isak Samokovlija
On this day 131 years ago was born one of the biggest Bosnian writers, Isak Samokovlija, author of the Bosnian-Jewish topics. He was a doctor by profession. He lived…
Movie “Quo Vadis, Aida?” to have its Premiere at the 77th Venice Film Festival on September 3rd
The movie "Quo Vadis, Aida?" will have its world premiere at the 77th Venice Film Festival, on September 3rd, as part of the main competition program. Before the premiere screening…
Series One: Memories of the drowned Whale
The Funeral Sarajevo, 2016 Mama is dead. She died peacefully in her bed as I lay numb by her side. I felt nothing when the bastard came…
Exhibition of Safet Zec’s Works entitled “Embraces” to be opened in Brcko
An exhibition of Safet Zec's works entitled "Embraces" will open on September 1st at the Brcko District Art Gallery. It is an exhibition that presents a review of the tragedy…
Do You know the Story about Safet Basagic, a Great Poet?
Born on May, 6 1870 in Nevesinje, Safet Bašagić is one of the great minds of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s literature from the end of the nineteenth and beginning of…
House of Safvet-beg Basagic will be reconstructed into a Museum Space
The house of Safvet-beg Basagic in Nevesinje will be reconstructed into a museum space, which was also supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Sarajevo Canton,…
Over 13,000 Viewers from 59 Countries watched Movies at Sarajevo Film Festival
At this year's Sarajevo Film Festival, which was held online from 14th to 21st August, on the platforms ondemand.sff.ba, cinelinkindustrydays.com and talentssarajevo.com, there were 250 employees, 320 media representatives,…
SFF: Watch the world Premiere of ‘You will Remember me’
In the Open Air Programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival today you can watch the world premiere of YOU WILL REMEMBER ME, a feature film by Canadian director…
Don’t miss Pinnocchio, a Feature Film by Matteo Garrone
The last film in Open Air programme of 26th Sarajevo Film Festival is PINNOCCHIO, by award-winning Italian director Matteo Garrone. PINNOCHIO had its world premiere at this year's Berlinale.…
Don’t Miss 26th Sarajevo Film Festival Award Ceremony Tonight
The awards of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival will be presented on Thursday evening, and the audience will be able to follow the Award Ceremony on the festival online platform…
Edina Seleskovic is the Winner of the World Citizen Artists Award 2020
Edina Seleskovic, a contemporary artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina with an international career, is the winner of the World Citizen Artists Award 2020, presented by seven esteemed foundations and cultural…
Watch Heart of Sarajevo recipient Mads Mikkelsen in ‘The Hunt’ (video)
Starting today, in the Open Air programme you can watch THE HUNT by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg, the feature film starring Mads Mikkelsen, this year's recipient of Honorary Heart…
Saddest Story of the former Yugoslavia: How Josipa and Karlo loved each other
When you mention love and music, many will immediately think of the never-ending album “Dnevnik Jedne Ljubavi (Diary of One Love)”, which was created and recorded by Josipa Lisac…
SFF CineLink Talks: Can a Documentary initiate Change?
Directors Judit Olah and Danijela Štajnfeld along with director Đuro Gavran and producer Mike Lerner will be guests of the panel Breaking the Silence – the power of documentary to bring change in society, which will be…
SFF present Authors whose films are in the competition for the Heart of Sarajevo Award
Due to the pandemic, the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival is taking place online on the ondemand.sff.ba platform and the films from the Competition Feature and Documentary Program as well…
26th Sarajevo Film Festival presents Panel Discussion questioning Internet Freedom and Safety.
12th consecutive Human Rights Day programme at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival presents panel discussion questioning internet freedom and safety. Panel participants are Pavla Klimešová, “Caught in the Net” line…
World Premiere of “Focus, Grandma” watched by almost 14.000 People from 42 Countries in the first two hours
The world premiere of a new film by Pjer Žalica, FOCUS, GRANDMA, opened the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. It was a festival new record: the world premiere of Focus,…
Sarajevo Film Festival presents: Docu Talents from the East 2020
Organised by the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Docu Talents from the East presents upcoming documentary films from Central and Eastern Europe. This year's selection, which features very diverse…
SFF presents “Father”, the award-winning Feature by Srdan Golubovic (video)
"Father", a feature film by director Srdan Golubović is available from today in the Open Air programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, at ondemand.sff.ba. Film had it's world…
Films competing for Audentia Award for the best Director
Twelve feature films from the programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival are competing for the Audentia award. The members of the jury are: Aida Begić, film director (BiH),…
Panel with young Female Directors at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival begins Today
The Romanian director Ruxandra Ghițescu and the Kosovan director More Raça are guests of the panel From Talents to Competition, which will be organised as part of the Talents…
Nesim Tahirovic, World-Renowned Artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina passed away
Nesim Tahirovic (79), a world-renowned artist, passed away on Thursday night in his hometown Tuzla. In recent years, he has been battling a vicious disease, but on this night…
“Focus, Gradma” opens 26th Edition of Sarajevo Film Festival
The world premiere of a new film by Pjer Žalica, FOCUS, GRANDMA, opened the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. Before the screening, a part of the film crew had a…
Sarajevo Music Academy gets a New Facade
The Sarajevo Music Academy in Josipa Stadlera Street got a new look and shone again in a bright yellow color. The building, protected as a national monument of Bosnia…
26th Sarajevo Film Festival presents Open Air programme
Open Air programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival (14-21 August) offers films in a selection of top quality regional and independent American productions via ondemand.sff.ba. This year’s Open Air…
26th Sarajevo Film Festival begins Today, 49 Films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo
Due to greatly increased concern regarding the epidemiological situation in Sarajevo, and record cases of COVID-19 infection in the city in the past several days, the Sarajevo Film Festival…
Belma Salkunic hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival
Before the beginning of the film, Mirsad Purivatra, director of the Sarajevo Film Festival, will greet the audience from all over the world. Belma Salkunić, an actress from Bosnia and…
Dealing with the Past – Are There Good People in Terrible Times?
In these unprecedented times, when it seems that the world we used to know will not exist in the future, truth-seeking and fact-checking are more important than ever.…
Cooperation between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute continues
By showing a selection of films from Arab world as part of programme of 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, the cooperation between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute continues.…
International Casting Directors Network Announces Nominees for 2020 Best Casting Award
For the past few years, Sarajevo Film Festival, one of Europe’s most prestigious yearly film events, has played host to the International Casting Directors Network’s annual award ceremony. This…
Reconstruction of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska started
Reconstruction of the roof of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska in Banja Luka has started these days, within the first phase of the reconstruction, and according…
Four Days until 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, 49 Films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo
Due to greatly increased concern regarding the epidemiological situation in Sarajevo, and record cases of COVID-19 infection in the city in the past several days, the Sarajevo Film Festival…
Oscar-winning Bosnian Filmmaker Danis Tanovic sends Important Message regarding Coronavirus
Oscar-winning Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanovic reacted via Twitter to the deteriorating epidemiological situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, saying it was necessary to introduce mandatory wearing of the mask in…
Mads Mikkelsen to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is the recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Award is given for outstanding contribution to the…
CineLink announces Line-up for Work in Progress 2020
CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe…
All Films of 26th Edition of Sarajevo Film Festival entirely Online this Year
Due to greatly increased concern regarding the epidemiological situation in Sarajevo, and record cases of COVID-19 infection in the city in the past several days, we at the Sarajevo…
Sarajevo Film Festival has provided a Special Online Platform
The 26th Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from 14th to 21st August in a modified format and with lower capacities of cinemas, and a part of the program…
Fifteen Films to feature Sarajevo Film Festival’s Kinoscope Program
The Sarajevo Film Festival announces this year's Kinoscope program. The program will feature 15 films. Also this year, separate parts of the Kinoscope program will be shown - Kinoscope Real…
Sarajevo Film Festival announces Jury of Competition Programme – Student Film 2020.
International relations coordinator at Film Center Serbia Anđelija Andrić, general manager at Cannes Cinéfondation Georges Goldenstern and producer Lana Matić will serve on the jury of Competition Programme –…
Medugorje International Youth Festival gathered Thousands of Catholics
The Medjugorje International Youth Festival "Mladifest 2020", despite the coronavirus pandemic, gathered thousands of young Catholics from several European countries. Young people from Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia…
