Film

The Sarajevo Film Festival, held every August, is Southeast Europe’s leading film event, showcasing top regional and international cinema. Founded in 1995, it symbolizes resilience and creativity. With red carpet premieres, open-air screenings, and vibrant nightlife, SFF transforms Sarajevo into a cultural hub, attracting filmmakers and movie lovers from around the world.

The AJB DOC Film Festival returns to Sarajevo from September 12–17, 2025, showcasing powerful documentaries that explore universal values like truth, justice, and tolerance. Organized by Al Jazeera Balkans, the festival features competition and non-competition screenings at Cineplexx Sarajevo and the Bosnian Cultural Centre, plus Q&As, networking events, training sessions, and exclusive film premieres.