Paul Schrader to lead \u200cthe\u200d features jury at \u200bthe 30th Sarajevo\u2063 Film\u200b Festival<\/p>\n
The\u2063 30th Sarajevo Film Festival,\u2062 running from August 16 \u2062to 23,\u200c promises to be a cinematic feast, \u2062with U.S.\u200c director-screenwriter \u2064Paul\u2064 Schrader at the helm of the features jury. Schrader, known for his profound impact on the film\u200c industry, will be joined by a diverse and talented panel, including Swedish \u200bactor and producer Noomi Rapace, Finnish director-writer Juho Kuosmanen, Sarajevo-born, Paris-based director, writer, and editor Una Gunjak, and Slovenian actor Sebastian Cavazza. The jury will announce the winners of the Heart of Sarajevo awards on August 23.<\/p>\n
Paul Schrader: A legacy of storytelling<\/p>\n
Paul Schrader first\u2062 made his mark as a\u2062 screenwriter with the iconic “Taxi \u2063Driver”\u200c (1976), directed by Martin Scorsese.\u2062 This collaboration continued with other masterpieces like “Raging Bull”\u2063 (1980).\u200b Schrader’s directorial debut came with “Blue\u200b Collar” (1978), and he went on to direct critically acclaimed films such as “American Gigolo” (1980) and “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters” (1985). His recent projects include “The Card \u2064Counter” (2021), “Master Gardener” (2022), and the upcoming “Oh Canada” (2024).\u200d Schrader’s \u200djourney\u2063 is a testament\u200d to his enduring influence \u200bin the world of cinema.<\/p>\n
Noomi Rapace: From Lisbeth \u200bSalander to global stardom<\/p>\n
Noomi Rapace captured the \u200cinternational entertainment community’s attention in\u200b 2009 with her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl \u200cWith \u200bthe Dragon Tattoo” \u2064[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo<\/a>]. Her performance\u2063 earned her\u2063 nominations for\u200c a\u2063 British Academy Film Award and the European Film\u2063 Award.\u200d Rapace has \u2062since balanced\u2062 high-profile Hollywood roles in “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows<\/a>]and “Child 44” (2015)\u200b[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/child-44<\/a>]with edgy international productions\u2064 like “Lamb” (2021)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/lamb<\/a>]\u200d and “You Won\u2019t \u2062Be Alone” (2022)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/you-wont-be-alone<\/a>]. She has also appeared in high-profile TV \u200bshows such as “Jack Ryan” (2019)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/jack-ryan<\/a>], “Django” (2023) \u200b[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/django<\/a>], and this\u200d year\u2019s “Constellation”[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/constellation<\/a>]. Through her production company Boom Films, \u2063Rapace is developing \u2063several projects, including “Hamlet” with filmmaker \u2063Ali\u2063 Abbasi, in which she will play the title role.<\/p>\n Juho Kuosmanen: A rising star in European cinema<\/p>\n Juho Kuosmanen made \u200dhis\u200b feature debut \u200bwith “The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli M\u00e4ki” (2016)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/the-happiest-day-in-the-life-of-olli-maki<\/a>], which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival \u200dand\u2062 won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section. His second feature film, “Compartment No. 6” \u200d(2021) \u2063[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/compartment-no-6<\/a>],\u200b also premiered at\u2062 Cannes, this time \u2063in the main competition program, where it won the Grand Prix, an award\u200c it shared with Asghar\u2062 Farhadi\u2019s\u2063 “A Hero”[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/a-hero<\/a>]. Recently, Kuosmanen directed three episodes of the TV series “Alice & Jack”\u200b[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/alice-and-jack<\/a>], \u2064starring Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson.<\/p>\n Una Gunjak: A voice from Sarajevo<\/p>\n In 2014, Una \u2063Gunjak won the Heart of Sarajevo Award at the \u200cSarajevo Film Festival for her short film \u2062”The Chicken” \u200d[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/the-chicken<\/a>], which premiered in Cannes\u2019 Critics\u2019 Week and went \u200bon\u2064 to win the European Film Award for best short film. Her\u200d first feature, “Excursion” (2023)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/excursion<\/a>], \u200cpremiered at\u2064 the Locarno Film Festival, earning a Special Mention. It\u2064 has since screened at more than 50 festivals, winning awards \u200bfor best script at FAF Belgrade and best actress at the Marrakech Film Festival. “Excursion” has secured theatrical release in 20 countries \u2064across Europe.<\/p>\n Sebastian Cavazza: A versatile talent<\/p>\n Sebastian Cavazza has delivered more than \u200d80 performances on stage and taken on over \u206480 roles in front of the camera, including\u2064 notable films such as “Men Don\u2019t Cry” (2017)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/men-dont-cry<\/a>]and \u2062”A.I. Rising” (2018)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/ai-rising<\/a>], and \u2062the series “Besa” (2018)[[https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/besa<\/a>]. His extensive experience and versatility make him\u2062 a valuable \u200baddition to the jury.<\/p>\n Reflecting on the festival’s impact<\/p>\n The Sarajevo Film Festival has long\u200d been\u2063 a\u200b beacon \u2064of\u200c cultural exchange and artistic\u2064 expression. This year’s jury, led by Paul Schrader, brings together a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives. As\u200c we look forward to the festival, it’s worth reflecting on the power of cinema\u200d to \u200ctranscend \u2063boundaries and \u2062connect us through shared\u2064 stories. The \u200danticipation builds, and the\u2062 promise of discovering new\u200b cinematic gems awaits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Paul Schrader will lead the features jury at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, joined by Noomi Rapace, Juho Kuosmanen, Una Gunjak, and Sebastian Cavazza. 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