Empire State Building illuminated in the Colors of the Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Empire State Building in New York last night was illuminated in the colors of the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of the 17th Bosnia and Herzegovina…
US Ambassador presents Mural with Drawings by Students from Sarajevo and East Sarajevo
US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Eric Nelson presented a 150-meter-long mural in Sarajevo on Wednesday evening, created by elementary and high school students from Sarajevo and East Sarajevo.…
Painter Safet Begic is the only Artist from the Region at the UN Exhibition
Painter and visual artist Safet Begic exhibited at the end of last month as the only artist from the region at the prestigious UN art exhibition "Global Conversation 2020", which…
After 42 Years, Bistrik Station in Sarajevo becomes Museum
”This is another historic day for the city of Sarajevo. The Bistrik Station is the only station from the Austro-Hungarian period, it is a cultural and historical building and as…
Inspection interrupted the Corona Party in Lukavac and closed the Club with 500 Persons
The action of the inspector last night interrupted the concert in the club Plaza Jezera Modrac in Lukavac, during which all the measures planned to suppress the spread of coronavirus…
Famous Poet Mehmedalija Mak Dizdar born 103 Years ago
Hundred and three years ago, Mehmedalija Mak Dizdar, one of the greatest poets of Bosnia and Herzegovina who marked an entire cultural and historical epoch, was born in Stolac. The…
Last Chance To See ‘Out of the Closet’ LGBTI Exhibition in Sarajevo
The Sarajevo Open Center’s LGBTI exhibition ‘Out of the Closet’ is running until Saturday at the Museum of Literature and Theater Arts in Sarajevo, showcasing a collection of stories and…
International Scientific Conference marking 25th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide to be held on Monday
The grand opening of the International Scientific Conference "Genocide against Bosniaks, Srebrenica 1995-2020 - Causes, Scales and Consequences" will be held on Monday, October 19, in the Sarajevo City Hall,…
“Quo vadis, Aida?” declared best Foreign Film in Turkey
The movie “Quo vadis, Aida?” of BH director Jasmila Zbanic, who focuses on the genocide in Srebrenica and had its world premiere in Venice, was named the best foreign feature…
Premiere of “Quo Vadis, Aida” welcomed by Great Applause
The Bosnian premiere of the film "Quo vadis, Aida" by Jasmila Zbanic, which included a screening for young people and a screening for the families of the victims, friends of…
Mayor Skaka and Prince Albert opened the renovated Sarajevo Olympic Museum
Another famous symbol of Sarajevo, completely destroyed during the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the siege of Sarajevo, shone in full glory after 28 years. "At the beginning…
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.…
