Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sarajevo Film Festival Reveals 2026 Competition Lineup
The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced its full lineup for the 32nd edition, featuring 51 films across four competition categories: narrative feature films, documentary films, narrative short films, and student short films.
The selection includes 21 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 1 European premiere, and 23 regional premieres.
One film will have its Bosnian-Herzegovinian premiere out of competition.
The selection team reviewed 1,215 films to curate this diverse lineup.
The festival will take place from August 14-21, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Sarajevo Film Festival's 32nd edition will feature 51 films across four competition categories.
The lineup includes 21 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 1 European premiere, and 23 regional premieres.
One film will have its Bosnian-Herzegovinian premiere out of competition.
The selection team reviewed 1,215 films to curate the lineup.
The festival will take place from August 14-21, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Who
- The Sarajevo Film Festival, led by Creative Director Izeta Građević.
- What
- The unveiling of the full competition lineup for the 32nd edition of the festival.
- When
- The festival runs from August 14-21, 2026.
- Where
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Why
- To showcase a diverse selection of films and celebrate cinema.
Festival Organizers
Audience Expectations
Film Selection
Festival Organizers
The selection team has carefully curated a diverse lineup of 51 films across various categories, ensuring a mix of world, international, European, and regional premieres.
Audience Expectations
Audiences may have varying expectations and preferences, hoping for a lineup that includes their favorite genres or directors.
- Festival Edition
- 32nd
- Total Films
- 51
- World Premieres
- 21
- International Premieres
- 6
- European Premiere
- 1
- Regional Premieres
- 23
- Bosnian-Herzegovinian Premiere
- 1
- Total Films Reviewed
- 1,215
- Festival Dates
- August 14-21, 2026