Srijeda, 20.07.2022.
"Sublime" opened 14th OFF, Baler Hirinksson awarded for the best young actor
"For the next four days, great movie titles, OFF Talks programs, as well as many other accompanying contents are waiting for us, the goal of which is to promote young filmmakers and young movie stars, which is why this festival is undoubtedly important for them. I am glad that it is being held in Sarajevo, a city that will be the center of events in BiH and the region in the coming days," added Music.
The 14th SARAJEVO YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL opened with the screening of the Argentinian film "Sublime". Only the second European showing of the film attracted great attention from the audience, and the center of the event was the Youth Theater, in front of which numerous film stars, diplomats, politicians and numerous other dignitaries walked the red carpet.
However, the actors and directors attracted the most attention: Blaer Hirinksson, award-winning star of the film "Heartstone", Mariano Andres Biasin, director of the film "Sublime", and Vytautas Tinteris, director of the film "Let Me Dream".
The special award for best actor for his role in "Heartstone" was awarded to actor Blær Hinriksson.
The Youth Theater was too small to accommodate all those interested, so screenings of this film, which until now could only be seen by the audience of the 72nd edition of the Berlinale, were also held at two other festival locations: Audi Open Air Gimnazijska and SEAT Vils Summer Screen, where the ceremony was also held. opening.
The director of the film "Sublime", Mariano Biasin, together with the mayor of the Municipality of Novo Sarajevo, Hasan Tanović, addressed the visitors of the SEAT Vils Summer Screen festival location.
Over the next four days, this year's edition of the Festival offers the audience screenings at three locations, two concerts, conversations with actors, directors and a host of other content.
Director of the SARAJEVO YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL, Kenan Musić, thanked all visitors with the message that they are the reason the Festival has existed for 14 years.
"I am proud that the 14th OFF will prove how important it is for young filmmakers and for the cultural and touristic offer of our city. I am glad that I had the opportunity to socialize with our guests who came from Iceland and other parts of Europe and who are delighted with the contents of Sarajevo", said Music.
Film screenings are only part of the content that the OFF organizers have prepared for their visitors.
"For the next four days, great movie titles, OFF Talks programs, as well as many other accompanying contents are waiting for us, the goal of which is to promote young filmmakers and young movie stars, which is why this festival is undoubtedly important for them. I am glad that it is being held in Sarajevo, a city that will be the center of events in BiH and the region in the coming days," added Music.
There is great interest in all the festival contents, but the most attention is attracted by the young actor Andre Lamoglia, who will arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow evening, and his arrival has interested many visitors to the Festival. His participation in the most visited edition of the Festival so far also attracts the attention of the local and regional media.
The crown of the first day of the Festival was the Gala evening held at the Hotel Evropa.
The festival is held under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Sarajevo Canton, the City of Sarajevo, the Municipality of Novo Sarajevo, the Municipality of Centar Sarajevo and Visit Sarajevo.