Annual Growth in the Number of Tourists by 5.5 Percent During the SFF
According to preliminary statistical data from the Sarajevo Canton Tourist Board, in the period from August 14 to 23 - including the day before and the day after the 31st…
Ivana Mladenovic: Everything Is True Except the Parts We Changed
Director Ivana Mladenović returns to Sarajevo with “Sorella di Clausura,” a story about a woman from rural Romania who falls in love with a Balkan musician after seeing him on…
SFF Took Place In A Safe Environment – Festival Activities Attracted More Than 135.000 Visitors
In the past eight days, within the framework of the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), dozens of public gatherings were organized in the area of Canton Sarajevo…
World-Famous DJ Layla Benitez Set Sarajevo Dancing in Titova Street
Sarajevo once again turned into an open-air dance floor tonight, as thousands of Sarajevans and tourists gathered in Titova Street for one of the most spectacular parties of this year’s…
Halid Beslic Hospitalized in BiH Nephrology Department, Concerts Canceled
Singer Halid Beslic canceled a concert in Gradacac a few days ago due to health problems. As reported, Halid Beslic has been admitted to a hospital in Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Marjanovic: This Year’s SFF will be remembered for good Films and a Young Audience
During the past eight days, Sarajevo was alive with film - hundreds of productions from all over the world, premieres, conversations with authors and audience meetings with actors and directors…
Alban Muja: I Believe That Art Can Work Miracles
Alban Muja is a Kosovan visual artist and filmmaker who spends his time between Prishtina and Berlin. Muja represented the Republic of Kosovo at the 58th Venice Biennale with "Family…
The ‘Heart of Sarajevo’ Awards Marked the Closing of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival
The film “Winds, Talk to Me” by Stefan Đorđević won the 'Heart of Sarajevo' award for best feature film at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF). On the closing night…
Tarik Hodzic: History of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Incredible
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…
The Traditional ZONA Party Sparkled at Villa Magic During Sarajevo Film Festival
The traditional ZONA party, widely known as the most anticipated actors’ gathering, lit up the luxurious Villa Magic on August 20 during the Sarajevo Film Festival. What made this…
Raffid Subasic and Trio Ved Delivered a Night to Remember
The audience welcomed each new song with special warmth, starting with the one with which they opened the concert "Kad ja pođoh na Bentbašu” Sarajevo experienced a special magic on…
Ketevan Vashagashvili’s “9-Month Contract” Exposes Georgia’s Hidden Surrogacy Industry at SFF
What happens when a homeless single mother sees no other way for her and her daughter to survive than to rent out her body as an incubator for families who…
Dafoe: I am very glad to see Sarajevo thriving, just like the Sarajevo Film Festival
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. “I…
SFF Teen Action Programme Winners Announced
The winners of the Teen Action Programme were announced at the Festival Square at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. This year, the call was open to young people outside of…
Documentary “Dance Arena: The Temple of Electronic Music” in the 31st SFF
The short documentary “Dance Arena: The Temple of Electronic Music“ will be shown as part of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. Directed by Ivan Đurović, the film takes viewers behind…
Ray Winstone: The SFF is different from any other Festival that I have been to
Actor Ray Winstone, in recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema, was received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight at the National Theatre…
Actress Safiyya Ingar Sends Powerful Message on Protecting Children
The film BRIDES by Nadia Fall was screened tonight at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, as part of the Open Air Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. Before the…
All Roads Lead to Sevdah: Raffid Subasic and Group Ved to Perform in Sarajevo
Big greetings from Raffid and the band Ved from Vranje, a group of top multi-instrumentalists best known to the wider public for their collaboration with Željko Joksimović at Eurovision on…
Colors Of Sarajevo On The Street: Passers-by Witnesses To The Creation Of Live Art
In Radiceva Street in Sarajevo on Monday, August 18th, the art colony and exhibition "Colors of Sarajevo" was opened, where Bosnian and Herzegovinian (BiH) visual artists gathered to present the…
Renátó Olasz: I wanted to make a Movie that focused on the Performers’ Personalities
With his debut film Stars of Little Importance, director Renátó Olasz turns his camera to a brother and sister returning to their small hometown, where nothing is as it once…
Paolo Sorrentino: This is an important Festival
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of…
All Roads Lead To Sarajevo: A Show Not To Be Missed On August 22nd
August in Sarajevo has already become synonymous with the moment when the city ceases to be just a city and turns into a collective dream; the last night of the…
Interview with Michel Franco: Sarajevo Feels Like My Second Home
Director Michel Franco, a prominent voice in contemporary Mexican cinema, held a Masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he shared with the audience his distinctive approach to crafting…
Paolo Sorrentino received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of…
The Film ‘Bosnian Knight’ screened at SFF
In the selection Open Air Premieres of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, tonight at 20:45 at the UNIQA Open Air Stari Grad, the film BOSNIAN KNIGHT by Tarik Hodžić was…
Paolo Sorrentino To receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of of cinema, the celebrated Italian author Paolo Sorrentino will recieve the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award tonight at 8:30 p.m.…
Michel Franco: Sarajevo is my Second Home
The film DREAMS by the director Michel Franco was shown tonight in KSC Skenderija, as part of the Open Air programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. The film DREAMS…
Interview with Paolo Sorrentino: A Film Must Be Imperfect, Just Like Life
Recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, held a Masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he revealed how his acclaimed films come to life,…
Stellan Skarsgård received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo was presented to Skarsgård by the Mirsad Purivatra, president of Obala Art Centar, founder and organizer of the Sarajevo Film Festival. Actor Stellan Skarsgård was…
Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable acting career, Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival…
Sarajevo In Full Glory For The Next 10 Days: Concerts, DJs, And Nightlife At Every Step
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), this August also offers a series of events, and in the next 10 days, Sarajevo will be a place of great nightlife as…
Sarajevo Shines Tonight in Full Splendor of Culture and City Life
Tonight, Sarajevo shone with the full splendor of cultural and city life, the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival officially began, and the city is teeming with tourists, guests and citizens enjoying…
The 31st SFF opened with the World Premiere of the Film ‘Pavilion’
The 31st Sarajevo Film Festival opened in Sarajevo tonight with the premiere of the film "Pavilion" by Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Dino Mustafić. At the National Theatre in Sarajevo, the director and…
31st SFF Brings Encounters with World-Class Filmmakers
The Sarajevo Film Festival’s Masterclass programme continues to foster dialogue between audiences and leading contemporary filmmakers, while affirming Sarajevo as a regional hub for film education and knowledge exchange. Sarajevo…
The History Museum of BiH opens its Doors until Midnight during the SFF
The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be open until midnight during the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), when Sarajevo becomes a dynamic point on the regional cultural map, following…
Photo Exhibition “Ready. Steady. Our Europe” Opens Maglaj Spirit Weekend
This year’s edition of the Maglaj Spirit Weekendfestival was opened with the exhibition Ready. Steady. Our Europe, presenting some of the most inspiring photographs by young talents from across the…
Traditional ZONA Party: The best Acting Party this Year at SFF
The traditional ZONA party, known to the public as the best acting party, will be held on August 20, during the Sarajevo Film Festival. This year, outside the hustle and…
Gabi Novak has passed away
The famous Croatian singer Gabi Novak died at the age of 90. Gabi Novak was born on July 8, 1936 in Berlin. Her father Đuro Novak was from Hvar, and…
Europe’s Largest Festival “Kurutlaj” is Underway in Hungary
Thousands of people gather at the three-day "Kurultaj" festival in the village of Bugac in Hungary to celebrate the culture and history of various peoples. It is the largest European…
In-person Ticket Sales for the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival begin Today
In-person ticket sales for the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival begin today at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24, Sarajevo). Tickets will be available…
Talents Sarajevo 2025 Announces Full Programme and Key Guests
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to unveil the full programme for the nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo, taking place from August 16th to 21st. As one of the leading…
Diaspora Days in Travnik: Concert on the Promenade Delights and Unites
In the heart of a summer evening, as part of the Diaspora Days Travnik 2025 event, the Travnik promenade became an open-air music stage on Wednesday. Taking the stage was…
World-Famous DJ Coming To Sarajevo During The Final Night Of SFF
World-famous DJ Layla Benitez will perform in front of the Eternal Flame in Sarajevo on August 22nd, during the final night of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF). Alongside her, the…
Introducing the Open Air and Open Air Premiere Programmes of the 31st SFF
The Open Air Programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival this year consists of two sections: Open Air and Open Air Premiere. The Open Air programme, alongside the opening film…
Willem Dafoe to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st SFF
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, actor Willem Dafoe will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. Having made over…
Films in Partner Presents Programme: Doha Film Institute
The selection of Arab films at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival highlights the enduring partnership between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute (DFI), now spanning over a decade. Founded…
Preparations underway for the 31st SFF
Preparations have begun for the opening of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, a festival that traditionally attracts cinematography stars from the region and the world, as well as a large…
Talents Sarajevo 2025 Reveals Mentorship Line-Up
The nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo welcomes 63 participants from 17 countries, grouped into eight specialised labs: Acting Studio, Directors Summit, Script Station, Camera Studio, Producers Summit, Editing Studio, Talent…
CineLink Industry Days announces selection for Work in Progress 2025
Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Work in Progress showcases the most compelling new features emerging from Southeast Europe and the MENA region. The selection includes 11 new feature-length films: 8 fiction and 3 documentaries…
Ray Winstone to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st SFF
In recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema, Ray Winstone will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.…
