Sarajevo Film Festival
Weaving the web: An identity shattered by civil war
MEMORY: A quest for identity reveals turbulent memories and exploring nationalism, war, and hope.
Ji.hlava IDFF announces 2023 Docu Talents From the East projects
On August 13, the Sarajevo Film Festival will feature «Docu Talents from the East», a presentation showcasing remarkable documentary films in post-production from Central and Eastern Europe. The event, part of CineLink Industry Days, will present eight new and creative documentary projects exploring themes of family roots, cultural identity, and a pursuit for a fairer…
Sarajevo Film Festival announces full 2023 documentary competition
The 29th Sarajevo Film Festival is just around the corner, and 49 films are vying for the prestigious Heart of Sarajevo awards. The festival’s competition sections, spanning feature films, documentaries, short films, and student productions, will showcase a total of 22 world premieres, 2 international premieres, 22 regional premieres, and 3 national premieres. In the…
Growing up under the approaching storm clouds of war
UKRAINE: The lives of ordinary teenagers in Ukraine's Donbas region as they navigate adolescence, dreams, and the devastating impact of conflict on their futures.
Mark Cousins to receive honourary Heart of Sarajevo Award
Director and writer #Mark Cousins# will be honoured with the prestigious Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival. Cousins, known for his outstanding contributions to the art of film, will receive the award in recognition of his remarkable career. Cousins’ connection with #Sarajevo dates back to the mid-1990s when he visited…
Coming of age in times of war
UKRAINE: An achingly tender film about growing up and a moving contemplation on life itself.
goEast announces festival jury, sets final programme for 2023 festival
The programme for the 23rd edition of the #goEast Film Festival has officially been presented by festival director Heleen Gerritsen. The event will run from April 26 to May 2 and feature 110 films from 18 countries, 16 German premieres, one international premiere and one world premiere. goEast will include a number of film talks,…
Memories of a Retreating Glacier
EXISTENTIALISM: Life, death, nature, and presence amidst the primordial forces of the earth.
Docu Rough Cut Boutique announces 2023 projects
Five new documentary projects have been selected for the 13th edition of Docu Rough Cut Boutique, the leading regional program for documentaries in post-production coming from Southeast Europe and the Caucuses. Since 2022, Docu Rough Cut Boutique have expanded its eligible countries by including Ukraine. Created by the Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center,…