All articles by Vladan Petkovic
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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsFormer Georgian film centre director speaks out after dismissal (exclusive)
Some 400 film professionals have signed an open letter in support of the organisation’s former director.
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FeaturesThe blossoming Balkan TV drama scene
Dramas from countries such as Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria are making waves at TV festivals and markets.
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NewsBelarusian film community condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian Fipresci branch has issued a letter calling for colleagues to actively support Russia’s isolation.
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FeaturesSarajevo 2021: Cristina Grosan on how a death inspired ‘Things Worth Weeping For’
The Hungarian-Romanian filmmaker discusses her debut drama-comedy.
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FeaturesSarajevo 2021: Sebastian Meise on the “inhuman scandal” behind ‘Great Freedom’
The Austrian director reflects on making his award-winning feature and the scandal behind the story.
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FeaturesSarajevo 2021: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović on the character dynamics of ‘Murina’
The Croatian filmmaker discusses her feature directorial debut, which won the Camera d’Or at Cannes.
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FeaturesSarajevo 2021: French-Kosovar actress Luàna Bajrami on her directing debut ‘The Hill Where Lionesses Roar’
Best known for her role in ‘Portrait Of A Lady On Fire’, Bajrami’s debut premiered in Directors’ Fortnight.