Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Sarajevo Film Festival Set to Begin Its 31st Edition
The Sarajevo Film Festival, a film event that started during the Bosnian War, is back for its 31st year!
It's a way for the city of Sarajevo to celebrate movies and culture.
This year, the festival will show about 50 films, with some premiering for the first time.
People from the film world will come to judge the films and give out awards.
The festival is opening with a black comedy film.
Plus, some famous actors and directors, like Stellan Skarsgård, will get special awards.
It's a chance to enjoy films and talk about important things, even when the world feels uncertain.
The Sarajevo Film Festival's 31st edition starts August 15th, showcasing Southeast European cinema.
The festival will feature 50 films, including world premieres, competing for Heart of Sarajevo awards.
Sergei Loznitsa will preside over the jury, with Tricia Tuttle and others as jury members.
Dino Mustafic's film, 'The Pavilion', will open the festival, part of an Open Air Program.
Honorary Heart of Sarajevo awards will be given to figures like Paolo Sorrentino and Stellan Skarsgård.
- Who
- Film directors, actors, and attendees of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
- What
- The Sarajevo Film Festival's 31st edition.
- When
- August 15-22, 2025.
- Where
- Sarajevo.
- Why
- To showcase cinema, provide a platform for conversation, and revitalize the city.
Festival Organizers
General Public
Gender Representation
Festival Organizers
Emphasis on showcasing films by women and having their content make up almost 50/50 of the competitions.
General Public
Not explicitly stated, though the festival has made sure to include various forms of content.
- Festival Edition
- 31st
- Start Date
- August 15, 2025
- Festival Duration
- 8 days
- Films Competing
- 50
- Awards
- Heart of Sarajevo
- Opening Film
- The Pavilion