Everything is set for today’s opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF). Furthermore, the city is full of tourists and guests, and the festival atmosphere is palpable.
The Open Air program of the 30th SFF features 15 films, including the world premiere of Danis Tanovic’s film “My Late Summer” today, which will officially open the festival.
The Open Air program will be a mix of premieres of domestic and foreign films, as well as previously screened classics. The program at the Stari grad Summer Cinema will be dedicated to films from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the region, while the Coca-Cola Summer Cinema will offer new international films and classic cinema.
In memory of academician Abdulah Sidran, the film “Kuduz” by Ademir Kenovic, for which Sidran wrote the screenplay, was screened last night ahead of the festival’s start.
According to last year’s data from the Canton Sarajevo (CS) Tourist Board, about 30.000 visitors came specifically for the SFF. This year, accommodation capacities and tourist offerings are growing. The Tourist Board of CS reports that a record has already been broken and that the best part of the season is expected with the SFF.
Adna Prolaz, the volunteer coordinator for the SFF, said:
“Young people are very interested; we have received a large number of applications. We even have applications from other countries, not just from BiH, which is truly wonderful. In addition to expecting a great atmosphere, we also anticipate socializing, fun, and making new acquaintances.”
A total of 235 titles from 69 countries will be screened at this festival, with 54 films competing for the Heart of Sarajevo award. Danis Tanovic’s film “My Late Summer” will open the festival.
Andrijana Copf, the spokesperson for the SFF, stated:
“The world premiere of “My Late Summer”, which brings together a regional cast, has generated great interest since we announced that the film would open the 30th SFF.”
There are four competitive categories – feature films, documentaries, short films, and student films- along with programs for teenagers and children. The film schedule and ticket prices can also be found in the festival’s Journal.
