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Sarajevo features
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FeaturesHana Jušić, director of Sarajevo title ‘God Will Not Help’, reveals her literary and musical inspirations
The Croatian director drew from the mood of both ’Wuthering Heights’ and ’The French Lieutenant’s Woman’.
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FeaturesFive emerging filmmakers from southeast Europe to watch
All are presenting interesting projects at Sarajevo’s CineLink Industry Days.
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Features‘Fantasy’ director Kukla details casting transgender lead role in Sarajevo title
Kukla’s debut feature is an adaptation of her short film ‘Sisters’.
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FeaturesWhy Sarajevo’s industry strand is facing up to the AI conundrum
Festival has several panels on AI as the Balkan industry fights for a seat at the table in discussions.
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Features“We are a grassroots festival”: how Sarajevo aims to harness Bosnia’s community spirit
Festival has set up new venues for 2025 including a picnic park and a swimming pool.
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FeaturesSerbian director Vuk Rsumovic on why ‘Dwelling Among The Gods’ is a modern-day retelling of Antigone
“Dwelling Among The Gods’ is making its world premiere in competition at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
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Features‘Mother Mara’ director Mirjana Karanovic explains why she makes films about women who defy expectations
‘Mother Mara’ is screening out of competition as a gala showcase at this week’s Sarajevo Film Festival.
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Features“It’s like living in two worlds”: a Ukrainian director describes attending film events while war rages on
Lesia Diak’s Dad’s Lullaby is debuting in the documentary competition of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
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Features“It’s a step up,” say Sarajevo industry heads of boosted 2024 programme
The 45 projects in this year’s CineLink include several from Turkey.
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FeaturesSudabeh Mortezai on her Sarajevo world premiere ‘Europa’: “There is this arrogant, Eurocentric view of the world”
Iranian-Austrian director returns to competition in Sarajevo with her third feature.
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FeaturesChristina Ioakeimidi talks capturing the feeling of first love in her Sarajevo world premiere ‘Medium’
Greek director’s film is adapted from novel by Giorgos Sibardis.
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How Ukrainian producer Darya Bassel is steering an ambitious film slate against the backdrop of war
Bassel’s outfit Moon Man is presenting Roman Bondarchuk’s The Editorial Office in CineLink’s Works In Progress section.
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FeaturesDirector Sofia Exarchou on her Sarajevo and Locarno title ‘Animal’: “I wanted it to look like a modern circus”
Greek filmmaker’s second feature is set in an island resort and follows a group of ‘animateurs’ who ensure guests have a good time.
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FeaturesHow a “curated approach” to industry activities has made Sarajevo a festival of discovery
Head of industry Masa Markovic reflects on this year’s CineLink Industry Days programme.
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FeaturesBosnian director Una Gunjak explains why she wanted to address the challenges facing teenage girls in ‘Excursion’
Debut feature has an out of competition gala screening at Sarajevo Film Festival.
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FeaturesSarajevo director Jovan Marjanovic: “This is the meeting place for Southeastern European cinema”
Festival director reflects on this year’s line-up and how Sarajevo’s identity was forged during the Bosnian War.
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FeaturesHow film festivals are navigating the international boycott of Russia
Some festivals are looking to encourage dialogue between the warring countries.
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FeaturesUkrainian director Marta Smerechynska on filming in a monastery for her documentary ‘Diary Of A Bride Of Christ’
Filmmaker wrestles with her sister’s decision to join a monastery.
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FeaturesRomanian director Paul Negoescu talks Sarajevo premiere ‘Men Of Deeds’ plus 'Two Lottery Tickets' sequel
Director’s 2016 feature Two Lottery Tickets’ was a festival hit and Romanian box office success.
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FeaturesHow an influx of first-time industry attendees is helping Sarajevo become “the discovery festival”
“25-30%” of CineLink attendees are coming to the festival for the first time.