Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Branko Djuric · Rene Bitorajac · Filip Sovagovic · Katrin Cartlidge

Synopsis No Man's Land (2001) follows the harrowing journey of Ciki, a Bosnian soldier with a streak of misfortune, and his fellow relief soldiers who find themselves in a dire situation. While attempting to join their comrades on the frontline, they...

Direction Tarik Hodzic

Cast Bruce Dickinson · Alen Ajanovic · Esad Bratovic · Mirza Coric

Synopsis Scream for Me Sarajevo (2017) chronicles the extraordinary tale of a 1994 performance by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, which took place amidst the chaos and devastation of the Bosnian War. The documentary delves into the logistics and emotional impact...

Direction Jasmila Zbanic

Cast Jasna Djuricic · Izudin Bajrovic · Boris Ler · Dino Bajrovic

Synopsis Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020) is set in Bosnia during the tumultuous month of July 1995. The story revolves around Aida, a translator working for the United Nations in the besieged town of Srebrenica. As the Serbian army advances and takes...

Direction Arsen A. Ostojic

Cast Alma Prica · Olga Pakalovic · Mijo Jurisic · Mustafa Nadarevic

Synopsis Halima's Path (2012) follows the journey of Halima, a Muslim woman grappling with the aftermath of the Bosnian War. She is on a desperate quest to identify the remains of her son, who was tragically killed during the conflict. Despite...

Direction Ademir Kenovic

Cast Mustafa Nadarevic · Almedin Leleta · Almir Podgorica · Josip Pejakovic

Synopsis The Perfect Circle (1997) follows the story of two young boys, Adis and Kerim, aged 7 and 9, who seek shelter in the residence of a poet whose family has abandoned Sarajevo amidst the civil war. Having lost their family,...

Direction Ahmed Imamovic

Cast Almedin Leleta · Satoshi Yahata · Milan Pavlovic · Jasna Zalica

Synopsis 10 Minutes (S) (2002) intertwines two parallel narratives: one unfolding in the historic city of Rome, and the other in the besieged city of Sarajevo during the height of the Bosnian War in 1994.

Direction Srdjan Vuletic

Cast Sasa Petrovic · Daria Lorenci · Damir Savic · Danijal Savic

Synopsis It's Hard to Be Nice (2007) is an enchanting urban fairy tale set in the heart of Sarajevo. The narrative revolves around a dedicated taxi driver who embarks on a journey to transform his life for the better. However, his...

Direction Pjer Zalica

Cast Enis Beslagic · Bogdan Diklic · Sasa Petrovic · Izudin Bajrovic

Synopsis Fuse (2003) unfolds in a Bosnian town two years after the civil war, as the community strives to rebuild. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when news surfaces that U.S. President Bill Clinton might be visiting. This unexpected announcement spurs...

Direction Jasmila Zbanic

Cast Mirjana Karanovic · Luna Mijovic · Leon Lucev · Kenan Catic

Synopsis Esma's Secret - Grbavica (2006) follows the story of a resilient single mother, Esma, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sara, navigating life in post-war Sarajevo. When Sara expresses her desire to join a school trip, Esma takes on a job as...

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Boris Ler · Mira Furlan · Jelena Stupljanin

Synopsis Cirkus Columbia (2010) unfolds in the backdrop of the former Yugoslavia, focusing on a man who journeys back to Herzegovina from Germany, carrying a substantial amount of money and aspirations for a fresh start. The narrative delves into his experiences...

Direction Aida Begic

Cast Zana Marjanovic · Jasna Beri · Sadzida Setic · Vesna Masic

Synopsis Snow (2008) unfolds in a quiet, rural Bosnian village, a decade after the tumultuous Bosnian war of the 1990s. The remaining inhabitants, a small community of mostly women and children, along with one elderly man serving as the village elder,...

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Nazif Mujic · Senada Alimanovic · Semsa Mujic · Sandra Mujic

Synopsis An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker (2013) follows the story of Senada, a 31-year-old woman residing in the Poljice neighborhood of Lukavac municipality with her partner and two young daughters. She is in her fifth month of...

Direction Jasmila Zbanic

Cast Zrinka Cvitesic · Leon Lucev · Ermin Bravo · Mirjana Karanovic

Synopsis On the Path (2010) delves into the intricate dynamics of a Bosnian/Herzegovinian connection, offering a nuanced exploration of the emotional and cultural bonds that shape the lives of its characters. The film navigates through the complexities of their relationship, highlighting...

Direction Una Gunjak

Cast Asja Zara Lagumdzija · Maja Izetbegovic · Nadja Spaho · Mediha Muslimovic

Synopsis Excursion (2023) follows the journey of a teenage girl whose innocent fib spirals into a whirlwind of anticipation, judgment, and societal norms. As her small deception unravels, she finds herself navigating a complex web of consequences that challenge her understanding...

Direction Pjer Zalica

Cast Senad Basic · Mustafa Nadarevic · Semka Sokolovic-Bertok · Emir Hadzihafizbegovic

Synopsis Days and Hours (2004) follows the story of Fuke, who hesitates to see his elderly Uncle Idriz and Aunt Sabira due to their profound grief over their son's death during the Bosnian conflict. Uncle Idriz holds deep resentment, particularly towards...

Direction Ahmed Imamovic

Cast Mario Drmac · Tarik Filipovic · Rade Serbedzija · Mirjana Karanovic

Synopsis Go West (2005) is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1990s, as the Yugoslavia Federation disintegrates into violent conflicts. The story follows Milan, a Serbian student from a traditional community, and Kenan, a Muslim cellist, who are in a...

Direction Aida Begic

Cast Marija Pikic · Ismir Gagula · Bojan Navojec · Sanela Pepeljak

Synopsis Children of Sarajevo (2012) follows the journey of Rahima (23) and her younger brother Nedim (14), who were left orphaned by the Bosnian war and now reside in Sarajevo. The city, still grappling with the aftermath of conflict, struggles with...

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Snezana Markovic · Izudin Bajrovic · Vedrana Seksan · Muhamed Hadzovic

Synopsis Death in Sarajevo (2016) delves into the philosophical and existential quandaries that grip contemporary European society. This cinematic adaptation of Bernard-Henri Lévy's play explores the deep-seated fears, anxieties, and moral dilemmas that individuals face in today's world. The narrative weaves...

Direction Srdjan Vuletic

Cast Mustafa Nadarevic · Natasa Barbara Gracner

Synopsis Hop, Skip & Jump (S) (2000) is a gripping drama that unfolds against the backdrop of the Bosnian War. The story begins with a couple who were separated during the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo. Nine years later, they find...

Direction Ivan Ramadan

Synopsis Tolerantia (S) (2008) follows the journey of a prehistoric individual who stirs from a deep slumber in the heart of central Bosnia. This ancient figure, thrust into a world vastly different from his own, embarks on an extraordinary mission to...