Sarajevo officials support filming of ‘Kad sam bio hodža’

The Sarajevo Canton Government is providing logistical and operational support for the production of the feature film and eight-episode television series ‘Kad sam bio hodža’. Based on the novel by Damir Ovčina, the project is directed and written by Ademir Kenović and produced by Refresh Production.

Sarajevo Canton Prime Minister Nihad Uk visited the film set to discuss the progress of the production. The government has mobilized various public institutions and enterprises to assist the crew, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, and several public utility companies such as GRAS and the Sarajevo Emergency Medical Service.

The story depicts the lives of residents in the Grbavica neighborhood of Sarajevo during the war years. The production, which began filming in July, features young actor Issa Osmić in the lead role.