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Balkan film co‑production awards

Overview

In July 2026, Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Aida Begić’s project Zrak u boci secured the TRT International Co-Production Award at Turkey’s 12 Punto platform, judged by a panel led by Asghar Farhadi. The co-production links Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro and Turkey, with filming slated to begin before year-end.

Croatian-Serbian comedy-drama Koke, written and directed by Igor Jelinović, has maintained significant momentum following its success at the 73rd Pula Film Festival. The film secured the Grand Golden Arena for Best Film, alongside Golden Arenas for Best Screenplay, Best Leading Actress (Snježana Sinovčić-Šiškov), and Best Supporting Actress (Aleksandra Janković). It also received the Kino mreža Award for Best Croatian Film.

Following its international screenings in Rotterdam, Kraków, and Los Angeles, the film transitioned to a successful domestic run. After a summer tour of Dalmatian venues, Koke reached over 10,500 viewers in Croatia following its July 23 theatrical release. The film was also selected for a special regional-premiere program at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where it competed for a €20,000 audience award. A screening in Zadar drew more than 250 spectators, featuring a post-screening discussion with Jelinović and actress Aleksandra Janković regarding the film’s themes of family and friendship.

Produced by the Zagreb-based Eclectica and distributed by Kino Mediteran, the film continues its engagement with audiences through a tour of Croatian cinemas. The narrative, described as a warm and humorous drama, follows sisters Tonina and Tajana as they navigate property disputes and family tensions on an island. As part of its ongoing screenings, the film is scheduled to appear at the Jadran cinema in the Pag Culture Center on August 27.

Entities

Igor Jelinović · Koke · Pula Film Festival · Koke · Aleksandra Janković

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Koke film to screen at Jadran cinema in Pag

    The award-winning Croatian film ‘Koke’, winner of the Grand Golden Arena at the Pula Film Festival, will be screened at the Jadran cinema in Pag on August 27.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Koke film reaches 10,000 viewers in Croatia

    Igor Jelinović’s film ‘Koke’ has drawn over 10,500 viewers in Croatia following its success at the Pula Film Festival, where it won the Grand Golden Arena for Best Film.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatian film 'Koke' added to Sarajevo Film Festival regional premiere lineup

    Croatian film 'Koke' by Igor Jelinović, praised in Zadar, joins Sarajevo Film Festival's regional premiere competition for a €20,000 audience award.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Igor Jelinović's Film 'Koke' Wins Multiple Golden Arenas at Pula Film Festival

    Igor Jelinović's debut film Koke won Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the Pula Film Festival, spotlighting Dalmatian family inheritance themes.

  5. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Croatian film “Koke” tours Dalmatian cinemas after festival triumph

    ‘Koke’, the award‑winning Croatian film by Igor Jelinović, began a summer cinema tour of Split, Hvar and Jelsa after a sold‑out Zagreb premiere, with regular distribution from July 23.

  6. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Aida Begić's 'Zrak u boci' Wins TRT International Co‑Production Award

    Aida Begić’s film project “Zrak u boci” won the TRT International Co‑Production Award at Turkey’s 12 Punto platform, a co‑production of Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro and Turkey.

Sources

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