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32nd Sarajevo Film Festival concludes with major awards
Overview
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) concluded its run, which took place from August 14 to 21. The event, which featured approximately 250 films with a focus on Southeast European cinema, ended with a major awards ceremony at the National Theatre Sarajevo.
The top prize, the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film, was awarded to Austrian director Sandra Wollner for ‘Everytime’. The jury, which included SFF President Emily Watson, characterized the film as a “mesmerically elastic and transcendental grief-soaked ghost story.” Other significant winners included Ana Urushadze for Best Director and Eva Kostić for Best Actress, alongside various recognitions for regional talent in documentary and short film categories.
During the festival, the red carpet featured appearances by celebrities such as Selma Bajrami and Zala Ribič Đurić, Goran Višnjić, and Dragan Marinković Maca. American actor Woody Harrelson received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, presented by festival director Jovan Marjanović at the Metalac Open Air Cinema. Harrelson reflected on his first visit to the city following the war, describing the devastation as “unimaginable,” and attended a screening of the 1997 film ‘Welcome to Sarajevo’, in which he starred. The festival also hosted an international conference titled ‘Climate Change and Green Transition’ in partnership with UNDP.
In the student competition section, the short film ‘Komšija’, directed by Dan Grabnar, premiered. The film explores themes of student protests and police repression in Serbia, focusing on the tension between a policeman and his neighbor.
Following the event, the Sarajevo Canton Tourism Board reported that the festival drove a measurable increase in regional tourism, with 43,010 tourist arrivals and 88,105 overnight stays. Additionally, a recycling initiative supported by Coca-Cola collected over 59 tons of waste across 21 locations.
Entities
Sarajevo Film Festival · Sarajevo · Bingo Group · Jovan Marjanović · Woody Harrelson
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The documentary film 'Yugo Goes to America' follows a group of millennials traveling from New York to Los Angeles.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The journey covered more than 10,000 kilometers across 23 to 25 US states.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film was featured at the Pula Film Festival and the Sarajevo Film Festival.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film explores the history of the Yugo automobile being exported to the competitive US market in the 1980s.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The documentary distribution in Croatia is being handled by Restart label.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Woody Harrelson was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival included a screening of the 1997 film ‘Welcome to Sarajevo’ directed by Michael Winterbottom.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Harrelson has received three Academy Award nominations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] People of Bosnian origin assisted the filmmakers with car repairs during their US trip.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The award was presented to Harrelson by Sarajevo Film Festival director Jovan Marjanović.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Harrelson stated that the award would remind him of the courage, resistance, and passion of the people of Sarajevo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Harrelson noted that much has changed in Sarajevo since he last visited for filming in 1996.
Timeline
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24 days ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival showcases film on Serbian protestsThe short film ‘Komšija’, inspired by student protests and police repression in Serbia, premiered at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival red carpet features film promotion and femicide awarenessAt the Sarajevo Film Festival, Barbara Nola promoted the film ‘Pukotina u ledu’, while Brankica Raković used her red carpet appearance to raise awareness about femicide in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesWoody Harrelson receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo awardWoody Harrelson received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, honoring his cinematic contributions and his connection to the city through the film ‘Welcome to Sarajevo’.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 36 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival honors Woody Harrelson with lifetime achievement awardThe 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival features Woody Harrelson receiving the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award, regional film premieres, and a conference on climate change and green transition.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival red carpet features Selma Bajrami and Zala Ribič ĐurićSelma Bajrami and Zala Ribič Đurić showcased elegant fashion on the red carpet during the second day of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSara Klimoska joins Sarajevo Film Festival juryMacedonian actress Sara Klimoska joins the jury at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, serving alongside Emily Watson. Three Macedonian films are featured in the festival's main competition.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 13 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival prepares for 32nd annual editionThe 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival begins August 14, featuring regional premieres, international award-winning films, and various cultural events across Sarajevo.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesSarajevo hosts fashion and car exhibitions ahead of film festivalSarajevo’s new Trend Zone opens Aug 14 for the Bingo Festival Fits fashion event, while a British‑backed luxury car show runs Aug 6, featuring 50 vehicles and supporting veteran charity SSAFA.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 14 sourcesSarajevo Film Festival 2025 attracts thousands, showcases restored Oscar film and sponsor programThe 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (14‑21 Aug) draws thousands, boosts tourism, screens a restored Oscar‑winning film, and features a Bingo Group employee activation with a VIP dinner.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesBingo Group extends four-year sponsorship of Sarajevo Film FestivalBingo Group, Bosnia's biggest business group, continues as exclusive sponsor of the Sarajevo Film Festival for a fourth year, expanding joint cultural projects in Sarajevo and Tuzla.
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