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The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival: A Cinematic Celebration
A grand opening with “My Late Summer”
The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to open on August 16 with the world premiere of “My Late Summer,” a new film by acclaimed local filmmaker Danis Tanović. Known for his Oscar-winning film “No Man’s Land,” Tanović returns with a comedy-drama that promises to captivate audiences.
A journey of self-discovery
“My Late Summer” centers on Maja, a young woman who travels to a remote island to sort out her family’s inheritance. What begins as a straightforward task soon turns into a whirlwind of emotions and surprising situations. Maja faces questions from her past, and her search for inheritance becomes a quest for her own identity and forgiveness. The film’s narrative is both touching and thought-provoking, making it a must-watch for fans of character-driven stories.
A multi-venue premiere
The film will be screened simultaneously in several locations across Sarajevo, including the National Theatre, the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, the Stari Grad open-air cinema, and the Centar Safet Zajko open-air cinema. Additionally, the premiere will kick off the festival’s screenings in Mostar at the BH Telecom Open Air Cinema Mostar and in Tuzla at the Bingo Open Air Cinema Tuzla. This wide-reaching premiere ensures that as many people as possible can experience the film’s magic.
The legacy of Danis Tanović
Danis Tanović is no stranger to accolades. He won the best screenplay at Cannes for “No Man’s Land” in 2001, and the film went on to win the Oscar and the Golden Globe for the best foreign-language film in 2002. Tanović is also a two-time Silver Bear winner at the Berlin Film Festival for “An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker” (2013) and “Death in Sarajevo” (2016). In 2014, he was awarded the Sarajevo Film Festival’s Honorary Heart, recognizing his outstanding contribution to film art and his support of the festival.
A stellar cast and crew
“My Late Summer” boasts an impressive cast, including Anja Matković, Uliks Fehmiu, Goran Navojec, Mario Knezović, Marija Škaričić, Mirela Brekalo, Snježana Sinovčić, Luka Juričić, Boris Ler, Ivana Roščić, and Jadranka Matković. The script was penned by Anja Matković, Nikola Kuprešanin, and Tanović himself. The film’s visual and artistic elements are brought to life by director of photography Miloš Jaćimović, set designer Veronika Radman, editor Redžinald Šimek, costume designer Dubravka Skvrce, and make-up designer Silvija Bradica.
A collaborative effort
Produced by Propeler Film in Croatia, “My Late Summer” is a co-production involving Tangaj Production in Romania, Obala Art Centar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Baš Čelik in Serbia, and Tramal Films in Slovenia. The film’s producers include Lana Matić, Boris T. Matić, Jelena Mitrović, Srdan Golubović, Mirsad Purivatra, Jovan Marjanović, Anamaria Antoci, Miha Černec, and Jožko Rutar. The project received support from various cultural and film institutions, including the Croatian Audiovisual Center, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Sarajevo Canton, the Cinematography Foundation Sarajevo, the Romanian Film Center, the Film Center Serbia, the Slovenian Film Center, and the Creative Europe Media sub-program for project development, in co-production with BH Telecom.
A festival to remember
The Sarajevo Film Festival will run from August 16 to 23, offering a week-long celebration of cinema. With a diverse lineup of films and events, the festival promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. As the festival opens with “My Late Summer,” audiences can look forward to a film that not only entertains but also provokes thought and reflection.
For those eager to get a glimpse of “My Late Summer,” you can watch the trailer and find more information at https://trailers.movieetv.com/search/my-late-summer.
As the festival unfolds, it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the world of cinema, celebrating the art of storytelling and the power of film to connect us all.
