National Gallery of BiH marks 72 Years of its Existence
The National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina has marked 72 years of existence and activity, and visitors were given free entrance to the following exhibitions: Out of the forms of…
540 Anniversary of the death of Katarina Kosaca to be marked in Visoko
On the occasion of the 540thanniversary of the death of Katarina Kosača, the last Queen of Bosnia Herzegovina buried in Rome at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli,…
Museum dedicated to BH Nobel Prize Winner visited by Thousands of Tourists
The winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and one of the most famous writers from the former Yugoslavia, Ivo Andric, died before exactly four decades, on 13th March 1975.…
58th International Theater Festival MESS officially closed, Awards awarded
Tonight at Club 1, the jury composed from dramaturge, theater critic, and artistic curator from Poland, Tomasz Kirenczuk, dramaturge, translator, and scriptwriter from Slovakia, Peter Kovač, and director Lajla Kaikčija,…
Arts in the deconstruction of Balkan Myths, Nationalism and Patriotism?
“The biggest battle of us artists is that we have free theater and free art. Freedom of artistic expression must be made possible for everyone, but we always have to…
Only Free Theater can break down Myths and Stereotypes
“The biggest battle of us artists is that we have free theater, and free art. Freedom of artistic expression must be made possible for everyone, but we always have to…
Golden Laurel Wreath Winner is Actor Josip Pejakovic
This year’s winner of the Golden Laurel Wreath Award for contributions to the art of theater, the highest Regard awarded by the International Theater Festival MESS Office, is actor Josip…
Do You know the Story of Mujo and Suljo?
Bosnians are known for their gallows humour with jokes often featuring two main protagonists, Suljo and Mujo. The two Muslim characters are such buffoons that some Bosnians wonder if they…
First Teaser of HBO Series directed by Bosnian-born Oscar Winner Danis Tanovic (video)
The first teaser of a “Success” series was released, which is the first series from the original HBO production in our region, directed by Bosnian-born Oscar winner Danis Tanovic. Producers…
Replica of Sarajevo Haggadah can be purchased now!
Officially starting today, a replica of the Sarajevo Hagada can be bought, together with a special edition of the scientific study on this important monument. As highlighted by the National…
The Performance “Palmyra” at the 58th MESS Festival delighted Audience
Continuing the tradition of connecting cultures of the United Kingdom and Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Council in BiH facilitated the performance “Palmyra” at the 58th MESS Festival. Apart of this…
The performance “Palmyra” played on 58th MESS Festival
The performance “Palmyra” from duo Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas, which played on the 58th MESS Festival on Wednesday, October 3rd in the Sarajevo War Theater, was the motif of…
Dutch Artist Chris Keulemans is the winner of the Golden Laurel Wreath Award
Dutch artist Chris Keulemans is the winner of the Golden Laurel Wreath Award for his contribution to the art of theater awarded by the International Theater Festival MESS Office. “For…
Interesting Story: a Tombstone of so far unrecorded Shape found in BiH
In late 2014, a tombstone of so far unrecorded shape at the territory of BiH was found in the park At Mejdan in Sarajevo. The unordinary tombstone has intrigued archaeologists…
One Million BAM allocated for Cultural Institutions
Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Denis Zvizdic and BiH Minister of Civil Affairs Adil Osmanovic will sign today the contracts for funding four cultural…
Interesting: Microworld on Pencils by Artist Jasenko Djordjevic
Jasenko Djordjevic from Tuzla is an artist who creates miniature sculptures at the top of a graphite pencil. Motifs of the city of Tuzla prevail among the exhibited works, and…
Interesting Story: Mr. Bubalo makes Souvenirs with Old BH Motifs
Salem Bubalo, the Director of the Institute for Spatial Planning of the City of Mostar started making of special souvenirs. Namely, the souvenirs are made of oak and beech and…
Pistoletto’s “Place of Multi-religious and Lay Meditation” inaugurated in Sarajevo
The inauguration of the monumental work “The Place of Multi-religious and Lay Meditation” by Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of the greatest living protagonists of the global contemporary art, was presented on…
Spelling Bee Competition to take place in National Theatre on Friday
The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly announces the launch of BiH Broadway, a project that brings together 16 young actors from cities around BiH to work with a…
BiH selects Movie for the US Academy Awards
Never Leave Me by Aida Begić has been selected by the Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina as the official entry from Bosnia and Herzegovina for the US Academy Awards in…
From Vrelo Bosne to Trebevic: Take a look at Recordings of Sarajevo from 1986 (VIDEO)
Video from 1986 under the name “Little Roni in Sarajevo” is a documentary that was recorded by 8-millimeter camera and it shows the journey of the boy Roni through Sarajevo,…
Franz Ferdinand and Gavrilo Princip in the Streets of Sarajevo again on Saturday
This Saturday, Franz Ferdinand, Sophie Chotek, Gavrilo Princip, Isa - bey Ishakovic and Gazi Husrev-bey will be again in the streets of Sarajevo. Characters that symbolize the most important periods…
It is time for Haggadah to become the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Sarajevo
We believe that it is time to present the Sarajevo Haggadah to the world in an adequate way and it is time for it to become for Sarajevo what "Mona…
Book “Stecak” by Author Gorcin Dizdar presented in Sarajevo
The book "Stecak" about the unique medieval tombstones of BiH, written by author Gorcin Dizdar, was presented last night at the Museum of Literature and Theatre Arts of BiH in…
“The Spy Who Dumped Me” closes Sarajevo Film Festival
“The Spy Who Dumped Me” film by American director Susanna Fogel closed the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) in Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) capital on Friday night. Action comedy brings a story…
The Spy Who dumped Me closes the SFF Open Air Programme
Action comedy THE SPY WHO DUMPED Me by American director Susanna Fogel will be shown on the last night of this year's edition of Sarajevo Film Festival at the Raiffeisen…
SFF takes a stand for Gender Equality in the Film Industry
Sarajevo Film Festival drew attention to high representation of women in all segments of the Festival by gathering attending directors, members of the jury, producers, actresses and other film workers…
Bulgarian movie wins best film at 24th Sarajevo Film Festival
SARAJEVO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bulgarian movie "Aga", directed by Milko Lazarov, on Thursday night won the Heart of Sarajevo for the best film at the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival…
Sarajevo Film Festival Signatory of the 5050×2020 Charter
Sarajevo Film Festival signs the 5050x2020 Charter as its contribution to establishment of gender parity and inclusion in the film industry. The charter implies several pledges, such as compiling statistics…
24th SFF Award Ceremony tonight in National Theatre
The 24. Sarajevo Film Festival Award Ceremony will be held tonight at 20:00 in National Theatre. The Red Carpet Ceremony will start at 19:30. The Heart of Sarajevo will be…
EU promotes Cultural Diversity and protects Cultural Heritage in BiH
“The European Union is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, protecting cultural heritage and supporting the contribution of cultural and creative industries to boosting growth and jobs across the EU,” emphasised…
BiH and France signed the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Cinematographic Coproduction
Minister of Civil Affairs of BiH Adil Osmanovic and Ambassador of the Republic of France to BiH Guillaume Rousson signed a cooperation agreement between BiH and the Republic of France…
The World Premiere of Feature Film LOVE 1. DOG
The world premiere of feature film LOVE 1. DOG by Romanian director Florin Șerban was held tonight at 22:00 at the National Theatre, in the Competition Programme of 24th Sarajevo…
Interview: Artist Tatjana Kovacevic-Vidovic shares Secrets of Pottery Craft
Years of love, perseverance and devoted work, are behind the TAKO studio that sells ceramics and in which artist Tatjana Kovacevic-Vidovic creates amazing and unique objects. “Who am I? That…
“The Art of the Film Poster” Exhibition officially opened
Marking the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the contribution of the EU programme Creative Europe Media to the development of cinematography and audio-visual art, the EU Info Centre, the…
23rd Anniversary since Karim Zaimovic died
His young life was violently stopped by an enemy shrapnel on Tuesday, the 1st of August 1995. He fought for his life for 13 days, but did not manage to…
Three Premiers in the Competition Programme of the 24th edition of SFF to be screened Tonight
The movie by Romanian director Ioana Uricaru will have a regional premiere in the Competition Programme of the 24th edition of Sarajevo Film Festival. The showing will be held tonight…
Exhibition Turkey Cinemascope by Nuri Bilge Ceylan opened
Sarajevo Film Festival presents a selection of photographic works from Ceylan’s rich artistic opus at the exhibition Turkey Cinemascope. The opening of the exhibition Nuri Bilge Ceylan: Turkey Cinemascope took…
SFF: World premiere of All Alone Film held
Marko, a divorced father, is hardly ever alone: he is surrounded on all sides by family, friends, co-workers, and neighborhood fixers. Yet he is driven to the brink by limited…
The Story of an Era of the First Electric Cinema in Sarajevo
People coming out of streets and gathering on the Circus Square in Sarajevo in the evening hours. It is very loud and alive, numerous voices murmuring in silent excitement. The…
The 24th Sarajevo Film Festival opened with solemn Ceremony
The 24th SFF started with the official ceremony in the National Theatre in Sarajevo, and it will bring 266 films from 56 countries from all over the world. The film…
BiH National Monument Pasica Tower on sale?
There is an open ad for sale of Pasica Tower that is located on Bivolje Brdo near Capljina for almost a year, which is an architectural whole under the protection…
Honorary Heart of Sarajevo to be awarded to Nijaz Hastor
Nijaz Hastor, the owner and founder of the ASA Prevent Group and founder of the Hastor Foundation, will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 24th Sarajevo Film…
BH Film Program: 21 World and 13 International Premieres!
BH Film Program: 77 Films, 21 World and 13 International Premieres! This year's BH FILM program organized by Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 13th edition will…
Joint Concert of Children from BiH, Serbia and Croatia held in Srebrenica
Participants of the first regional "Srebrenica Music Camp" were 150 children from BiH, Serbia and Croatia, and they held a joint concert last night in the full hall of the…
Sale of Individual Tickets for SFF started on Friday
Sale of individual tickets started on Friday at 10:00 hrs at the main box office of the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival (Bosnian Culture Center Sarajevo). You can also still buy tickets…
Honorary Heart of Sarajevo to be awarded to Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan, one of today’s most acclaimed filmmakers, will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival. Ceylan will receive the Award…
Embassy of Japan in BiH announces Summer Japanese Language Program
In order to promote cultural exchanges and language knowledge, the Embassy of Japan in BiH cordially announces the Summer Japanese Language Program 2018, which will take place for the 3rd…
Sarajevo Film Festival generated 30,8 Million Dollars for local Economy
Sarajevo Film Festival generated $30,8m for local economy and has a positive effect on the international perception of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). An independent study on the economic, cultural and…
266 films to be screened at 24th Sarajevo Film Festival
SARAJEVO, July 30 (Xinhua) -- A record number of 266 films will be screened in the official selection of 24th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), SFF director Mirsad Purivatra announced here…
