Feature Films 2026

Synopsis

Set in Potočari, near Srebrenica, the film tells the story of the boarding school run by the International Forum of Solidarity – Emmaus (MFS-EMMAUS). For years, it has provided free accommodation and educational support to children from remote villages across the Srebrenica region. For many of them, it is the only opportunity to attend school and build a future.

Through the stories of two children from the village of Luka and their fathers, who travelled more than one hundred kilometres each day along difficult mountain roads so their children could receive an education, the film becomes a moving portrait of parental sacrifice, resilience and the transformative power of education.

Festival Screening

15 July 2026 · 21:30
Open Air Cinema – Emmaus

Presented in partnership with

Television of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FTV), Bosnia and Herzegovina

World Premiere

The world premiere will be presented in the presence of the film’s creative team, including director Aziz Čeho and screenwriter Vanja Avdić-Čabrić.

Synopsis

In the year 2075, Iris, a ten-year-old girl, witnesses a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit falling from the sky. His name is Arco. Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey to help him find his way home.

Blending breathtaking animation with a moving story, Arco is a celebration of imagination, friendship, courage and the belief that a brighter future is still within our reach.

Festival Screenings

16 July 2026 · 20:30 · Open Air Cinema – Emmaus
18 July 2026 · 18:00 · Cultural Center Bratunac

Presented in partnership with

French Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Synopsis

Zirkuskind (Circus Boy) follows Santino, a child growing up in a travelling circus, where everyday life is shaped by movement, animals and performance. His great-grandfather—one of Germany’s last great circus directors—shares stories of their family’s extraordinary past: a lifelong friendship with an elephant, farewells and new beginnings, and his own first steps into the circus ring as a clown.

Blending documentary and road movie elements, the film offers an intimate portrait of a childhood rooted in tradition, creativity and constant travel. It celebrates generations of circus artists who have dedicated their lives to bringing joy, wonder and imagination to audiences across Europe.

Festival Screening

17 July 2026 · 18:00
Cultural Center Bratunac

Presented in partnership with

Goethe-Institut Bosnia and Herzegovina

Synopsis

Vidra is a coming-of-age story about Hana, an introverted sixteen-year-old who believes she is about to experience the happiest day of her life. Invited by her crush to spend a day at the lake, her plans are suddenly shattered when her father dies that very morning—and she begins to realise that neither the people around her nor the future she imagined are what they seemed.

Blending emotional honesty with quiet intimacy, Vidra explores identity, loss and self-acceptance, reminding us that growing up often begins when our expectations fall apart.

Festival Screening

17 July 2026 · 22:30
Open Air Cinema – Emmaus

Presented in partnership with

Sarajevo Film Festival, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Selected by

Elma Tataragić, Head of Programming of the Sarajevo Film Festival, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Synopsis

Becoming Zlatan follows the formative years of Zlatan Ibrahimović, long before he became a global football icon. Through rare archival footage, the film traces his journey from Malmö FF to Ajax and Juventus, revealing the pressure, setbacks and determination behind his rise to the top.

A coming-of-age story about talent, ambition and staying true to yourself against all odds.

Festival Screening

18 July 2026 · 20:30
Open Air Cinema – Emmaus

Presented in partnership with

DOXUMENTALE, Berlin, Germany

Selected by

Anna Ramskogler-Witt, DOXUMENTALE, Berlin, Germany

Synopsis

The Track follows the coming-of-age journey of three friends chasing their improbable Olympic dreams in post-war Bosnia. Training on the bullet-riddled luge track left over from the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo, the film asks where a generation goes after destruction.

A powerful documentary about resilience, friendship and the determination to dream beyond the scars of war.

Festival Screening

19 July 2026 · 16:00
Cinema Room – Emmaus

Presented in partnership with

Association of Filmmakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Synopsis

Wind, Talk to Me is a deeply personal documentary by Stefan Đorđević. Returning to the landscapes of his childhood after the loss of his mother, the director embarks on an intimate journey through memory, family and nature.

Blending documentary and poetic storytelling, the film reflects on love, absence and the quiet conversations we continue to have with those who are no longer with us.

Festival Screening

19 July 2026 · 18:00
Open Air Cinema – Emmaus

Presented in partnership with

Trieste Film Festival, Trieste, Italy

Selected by

Nicoletta Romeo, Artistic Director of the Trieste Film Festival, Trieste, Italy