Sarajevo Film Festival was initiated in the year 1995, towards the end of the four-year siege of Sarajevo, with the aim of helping to reconstruct civil society and retain the cosmopolitan spirit of the city. Today, two decades later, the Sarajevo Film Festival has grown into a big and renowned international film festival, shining an international spotlight on films, talents and projects from the region. The focus of the festival's competition and side programme is the region of South-East Europe, including the countries of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine.

Sarajevo Film Festival will present a selection of short films from their last year's student film competition programme.

FILMS:

If I Float, Bogdan Alecsandru, Romania, 2024, 12'

Vio should not have come to the pool today. She really dislikes her classmates, and one of them in particular: Sara—the most popular girl in the group.

The Smell of Fresh Paint, Nađa Petrović, Serbia, 2024, 14'

When Emma's parents sell the apartment where she grew up, she is revolted and runs away from home with her younger sister. Obsessed with returning to her true home, she begins following the man who bought the apartment.

The Last Drop, Anna Tőkés, Hungary, 2024, 11'

Kata, a member of the national rhythmic gymnastics team, is exposed to extreme coaching techniques. The pressure is building, and the finals are near.

Pitylos, Galatia Lagoutari, Greece, 2023, 17'

Two sisters visit their family home after their mother's death. The lull in their lives is disturbed by a group of young people and a researcher's narration about the creation of a petrified forest.

Beyond the Face, Anja Resman, Slovenia, Croatia, 2024., 10'

While cleaning the apartment of his recently deceased father, a young man is forced to relive traumatic memories of growing up and losing his soul.

Happy End Day, Anastasiia Mykhalchuk, Ukraine, 2024, 14'

А family is preparing for a holiday. The holiday is the end of the world. They have no evidence to go on, so realy on their faith — except Grandfather, whose only wish is to be with his family and see their future approaching. As they await the end, fears arise as the keys to what is within. Will the quiet end come? Will there be a tomorrow?

*films are in original language with English subtitles