Thursday, 30th October 2025

Spotlight on Art and Innovation

Highlights from the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival and 58th BITEF

This year, two of the most recent and prominent cultural events in the Adria region have taken centre stage: the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival and the 58th BITEF festival in Belgrade. Both festivals continue to shine as key platforms for artistic expression, attracting attention for their rich blend of creativity and cultural relevance.

While the Sarajevo Film Festival celebrated cinematic achievements from around the globe, BITEF offered a captivating exploration of avant-garde theatre, showcasing bold new approaches to storytelling. These festivals were not only about the art, but also about the vibrant cultural exchanges and international guests who graced the stage.

From exclusive film premieres to groundbreaking theatre performances, each event added its own flavour to the region’s dynamic cultural landscape. In the following articles, we’ll explore the highlights, key moments the creative forces behind both festivals, as they shaped an unforgettable season of culture in the Adria region.

Now, let’s take a closer look at these iconic events.



30th Sarajevo Film Festival

This year's top honour, the Heart of Sarajevo award for Best Feature Film, went to Three Miles to the End of the World, directed by Emanuel Parvu from Romania. The film captivated the jury and audiences alike with its emotional depth and compelling narrative. Parvu's triumph marked a significant achievement, placing him firmly in the spotlight as one of the rising stars of Balkan cinema....

58th Bitef Festival

This year’s edition was notable not only for its compelling slogan, but also for the rich diversity of international productions that graced its stages, featuring 10 performances from countries such as Germany, France, Brazil and Serbia. The festival opened with Antigone in the Amazon, directed by Milo Rau, one of today’s most influential directors. This piece is a political and ecological commentary set against the...

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