Sarajevo features
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FeaturesHow Slovenia’s Danijel Hočevar became one of Europe’s most prolific coproducers
Through Vertigo Films, he has six films across the Sarajevo festival and CineLink programme this year.
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FeaturesRising Macedonian filmmaker Kosara Mitić talks working with young non-professionals in ‘17’
The film is screening in the main competition of the Sarajevo Film Festival after a Berlinale Perspectives launch in February.
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Features10 filmmakers to watch from Southeast Europe at Sarajevo’s CineLink
Filmmakers at various stages of their careers are poised to break out internationally with buzzy projects at CineLink Industry Days.
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FeaturesMubi, Film i Vast, and EFA execs among speakers heading to Sarajevo for “intimate and collaborative” CineLink market
“We are building a close and open approach and discussion among our guests,” says head of industry Maša Marković.
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Features“We put our money where our mouth is,” says Sarajevo’s Jovan Marjanovic on showcasing female filmmakers
The festival director talks about his ambitions for this year’s edition and beyond.
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Features“I need a face, I need a person,” says Michel Franco of his quest to bond with a sales executive
The Mexican filmmaker did not have much luck with sales execs earlier in this career.
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FeaturesSlano Film Days helps CineLink filmmakers take projects to the next stage
“It’s a safe space to bring problems,” said one participating producer.
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Features‘Selection’, about the exploitation of teenage football players, among projects pitched at Slano Film Days
Croatian director Bruno Anković’s father was a famous professional footballer.
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Features“They come to talk about film”: why the arthouse A-list is drawn to Slano Film Days
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Pawel Pawlikowski, Michel Franco, Jasmila Zbanvic, Lili Horvat and Ruben Ostlund are all in town.
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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.