Sarajevo hosts International Cultural Spectacle “Bridge of Friendship”
On August 15, Sarajevo will host a major international cultural event “The Bridge of Friendship – USA, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans”, which will bring together prominent artists…
Jury and Films in Competition for the Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality of the 32nd SFF
This unique cross-section award is presented to a first-time filmmaker whose work demonstrates a strong authorial voice and contributes to gender balance in cinema. This year's selection for the Sarajevo…
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival Opened with the Screening of the Film Fatherland
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival was opened with a with a solemn ceremony at the National Theatre Sarajevo and the screening of Fatherland the new film by Oscar® winning Polish…
Mathilde Henrot and Alessandro Raja: Ambitious Stories and New Voices in Genre Cinema
Mathilde Henrot and Alessandro Raja on balancing the Kinoscope programme, splited into two subprogrammes (Kinoscope and Kinoscope Surreal), which this year bring the most daring creations from world festivals. What…
Everything Ready for SFF, Uk: “Let Art and the City’s Beauty Be a Common Reason for Celebration”
The Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Nihad Uk, said that everything is ready for the start of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which will this year turn Sarajevo into a regional…
Opening of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival: Two Hundred and Fifty Films from 70 Countries
The 32nd edition of the largest and most important regional film festival - the Sarajevo Film Festival - begins tonight in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. From August 14…
Pre-Festival Screening of “Woman with a Landscape” by Ivica Matic
In cooperation with the Slovenian Cinematheque, a restored version of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian film classic "Woman with a Landscape" by Ivica Matić was screened at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. Ahead…
Midnight Screenings at the 32nd SFF: Regional Films that Defy Convention
The Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new programme, Midnight Screenings, as part of its Special Screenings. A zombie apocalypse unfolds in Sarajevo. Search for Tesla’s oscillator in Omiš. A…
“The Prodigy” ready to welcome Thousands of Visitors in Sarajevo
The countdown to the performance of the group “The Prodigy” has entered the very end. Stadium Grbavica is intensively preparing for August 13, and Sarajevo is ready to welcome thousands…
In Focus 2026: Regional Films That Highlight Prestigious World Festivals
The In Focus programme is a selection of outstanding films that have already achieved success at prestigious film festivals, and this year it brings a lineup of seven powerful works…
The Countdown to the Performance of the group “The Prodigy” has entered the very end
The countdown to the performance of the group "The Prodigy" has entered the very end. Stadium Grbavica is intensively preparing for August 13, and Sarajevo is ready to welcome thousands…
Special Screenings 2026: Films about Identity, Closeness, and Hope
The Special Screenings programme of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival features six films exploring the quest for identity, connection, and hope through the power of art, music, and family bonds…
Sarajevo hosts International Cultural Spectacle “Bridge of Friendship”
On August 15, Sarajevo will host a major international cultural event "The Bridge of Friendship – USA, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans", which will bring together prominent artists…
Sarajevo’s Cultural Summer continues in the First Week of September
Sarajevo’s cultural summer continues in the first week of September, when the city will host some of the best European plays. Sarajevo Film Fest will be held from August 31st…
More than 4,000 Visitors passed through the Franciscan Museum in Livno
The Franciscan Museum and Gallery Gorica Livno was visited by more than 4,000 people from the beginning of 2026 until the beginning of August, and in the first part of…
Dealing with the Past 2026: Films Exploring the Legacy of Conflict and the Possibilities of Resistance
The nine films bring together not only different themes, but also a wide range of aesthetic approaches – from animation and “montage of attractions” to precise interviews and inspired re-enactments.…
Ticket Sales Begin Today at 10 AM at the Main Box Office
Ticket sales for the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival at the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Centre, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) in Sarajevo will begin today, August 10th, at 10 am.The first ten…
The Latest Films from World-Acclaimed Authors in the Summer Screen Programme
Summer Screen programme of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival seeks to capture the spirit of the Competition Programme at this year's Cannes Film Festival through a selection of films that…
SFF introduces The Latest Trends in Contemporary Cinema in Kinoscope
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival presents the Kinoscope and Kinoscope Surreal programmes, which once again bring a selection of films marked by distinctive auteur visions, bold cinematic language, and stories…
32nd Sarajevo Film Festival Masterclasses Programme
Among the greatest values of a film festival is that it allows cinephiles to meet the directors and film artists whose work they have been watching for years. This year,…
European Theater Spectacle Arrives in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo’s cultural summer continues in the first week of September, when the city will host some of the best European plays. Sarajevo Film Fest will be held from August 31st…
Photo Exhibition Marks 10 Years of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Spectacle on the Old Bridge
The tenth edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Mostar is behind us. In addition to spectacular dives, a pleasant atmosphere and great fun, this jubilee was…
Spectacle over Sarajevo: Hundreds of Drones turn the Sky into a Light Magic
Residents of Sarajevo had the opportunity to enjoy an unusual scene in the night sky on Tuesday evening. The Skyvertise Europe company organized a spectacular drone show in which hundreds…
Introducing the Open Air Premiere Programme of the 32nd SFF
Open Air Premiere brings together the most anticipated new films from the region of the former Yugoslavia. The films are screened at UNIQA Open Air Cinema Stari Grad. The audience-selected…
‘Memories of ‘Theater Costumes’ Exhibition opened on Vilson’s Promenade
The exhibition "Memories of Theater Costumes" realized by the Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the "Culture for the People" project, with the…
Woody Harrelson Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 32nd SFF
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the film industry and an exceptional acting career, Woody Harrelson will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film…
Online Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today at 3 PM
Online pre-sale of tickets for films in the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival programme begins today at 3 PM, and is available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders. Regular online ticket sales begin tomorrow,…
200,000 attended Dino Merlin’s Concerts
Dina Merlin's three concerts, held from July 30 to August 2 at the Koševo stadium, gathered around 200,000 visitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the region and the world, the KS…
Drones in the Sky above Kosevo Form the Image of famous Singer Halid Beslic
One of the most emotional moments of Dino Merlin’s spectacular concert at the Koševo stadium was an impressive drone show that astonished tens of thousands of visitors. As hundreds of…
Emir Hadzihafizbegovic to Receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd SFF
For more than three decades, the Sarajevo Film Festival has fostered and championed the film culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region. As the Festival has grown, so…
No Man’s Land Returns to SFF as Closing Film in World Premiere of Restored 4K Version
A quarter of a century after its original premiere, No Man’s Land, directed by Danis Tanović, returns to the Sarajevo Film Festival. One of the most significant achievements of Bosnian and…
Sarajevo ready for the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival: The City expects Thousands of Guests
From August 14 to 21, Sarajevo will host the 32nd edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), one of the most important film events in Southeast Europe. Every year, the…
Online Ticket Pre-Sale for SFF Begins on Monday
Online pre-sale of tickets for films in the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival programme begins on Monday, August 3rd at 3 PM, and is available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders. Regular online ticket…
Human Rights Day: World Premiere of the Film “All We Have Is Us”
Because All We Have Is Us is not just a film about resistance. It reminds us that film art itself can be an act of resistance: Juárez and Donoso open…
Diego Luna to Receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd SFF
In recognition of his outstanding career and indelible contribution to cinema, Diego Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. Luna is a Mexican…
Solomun Wraps Up the Sarajevo Film Festival Once Again: “Sarajevo, I Missed You”
The world-famous DJ Solomun once again arrives in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will perform on August 21 at the closing of the Sarajevo Film Festival in…
SFF Announces the CineLink Work in Progress Lineup
CineLink Work in Progress is a showcase of feature-length projects in the post-production stage from Southeast Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The selected films are presented to leading…
32nd SFF: 51 Films in Competition for the Heart of Sarajevo Awards
Across the four competition selections – narrative feature film, feature and short documentary film, narrative short film and student short film – 21 films will have their world premiere, six…
Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 32nd SFF
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival will consist of Emily Watson (president), Igor Bezinović, Sara Klimoska, Matthijs Wouter Knol, and Athina…
Aida Begic’s Project “Air in the Bottle” Wins Prestigious TRT International Co-Production Award
The film project “Air in the Bottle” by screenwriter and director Aida Begić and producer Snežana van Houwelingen is a winner of a prestigious TRT International Co-Production Award - recognition awarded…
Unknown Treasures from the Archive Shelves: BiH preserves priceless Cultural Heritage
Bosnia and Herzegovina's museums, libraries and archives preserve priceless cultural treasures that could rival the collections of many more developed countries. Despite the difficult conditions in which they operate, the…
A Year has passed since the Death of Josip Pejakovic: A great Man who dedicated his Life to BiH
A year has passed since the great Josip Pejaković left us, and his death represents an irreparable loss for culture, but also for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In his youth, he…
32nd SFF: Honorary Heart of Sarajevo and “Tribute To” Programme for Asghar Farhadi
“It is difficult to overstate Asghar Farhadi’s significance to world cinema. His remarkable body of work reminds us that the most profound dramas are often concealed within everyday life. His…
“Surrounded by Criminals” Exhibition by Belgian Artist Nicolas Wieërs Opens in Europe House
The multimedia and photographic exhibition titled "Surrounded by Criminals – But Some Are More So Than Others" by acclaimed Belgian artist, filmmaker, and cultural producer Nicolas Wieërs has officially opened…
Smile Orchestra Brings Italian Swing to Sarajevo and Banja Luka
As part of the promotion of Italian culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Embassy of Italy is organizing two concerts by the Smile Orchestra, a renowned Italian ensemble specializing in…
Kerim Cutuna, Host of the Opening Ceremony of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival
Continuing a long-standing Festival tradition, the honour of hosting the Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremony goes to one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s rising acting stars. This year, that honour belongs…
BiH Awards Diplomatic Passport to Hanka Paldum for Her Cultural Contribution
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina handed over a diplomatic passport to Hanka Paldum today. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina shared the news…
Renzo Piano Congratulates Sarajevo on Start of Ars Aevi Museum Construction
World-renowned Italian architect, Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo, and longtime friend of Ars Aevi, Renzo Piano, has sent a heartfelt message to the citizens of Sarajevo to mark the beginning of…
Sarajevo Minister of Culture meets Ambassador of Kingdom of Spain
The Minister of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton Kenan Magoda held a meeting with H.E. with the ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marija Molina,…
CineLink Industry Days 2026 Welcomes Delegations of Professionals from Switzerland, Czechia and Sweden
From 15–20 August 2026, Sarajevo will once again become a meeting point for filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, sales agents, film funds, festivals and decision-makers from more than 60 countries. As part…
