# Sarajevo Film Festival honors actors

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarajevo-film-festival-honors-actors
> Updated: 2026-08-04T19:48:36.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival announced that the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo would be presented to American actor Woody Harrelson and Bosnian‑Herzegovinian veteran Emir Hadžihafizbegović. The initial notice highlighted the festival dates, the significance of the award for both international and regional cinema, and noted screenings of Michael Winterbottom’s Welcome to Sarajevo and a restored version of Danis Tanović’s No Man’s Land.

A follow‑up report confirmed the awards and added personal remarks: Hadžihafizbegović dedicated his honor to classmates on the 40th anniversary of his graduation, while festival director Jovan Marjanović praised Harrelson’s extensive career and cited his recent projects, including a Netflix film. The ceremony was set to take place during the screening of Welcome to Sarajevo, underscoring the festival’s focus on both celebrated talent and regional film heritage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Honorary Heart of Sarajevo awarded to Emir Hadžihafizbegović and Woody Harrelson

Emir Hadžihafizbegović and Woody Harrelson receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Sarajevo Film Festival, recognizing their distinguished film careers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honorary-heart-of-sarajevo-awarded-to-emir-hadihafizbegovi-and-woody-harrelson

### 2026-08-02: Sarajevo Film Festival honors Woody Harrelson and Emir Hadžihafizbegović

At the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (14‑21 Aug 2026), Woody Harrelson and Emir Hadžihafizbegović receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, praised for their outstanding contributions to film.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-opens-youth-contests-for-un-delegate-role-and-green-film-competition

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