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Austrian Film 'Everytime' Dominates Sarajevo Fest
22 Aug
Summary
- Everytime wins Heart of Sarajevo for best narrative feature film.
- Ana Urushadze honored for directing 'Supporting Role'.
- Eva Kostić and Adrian Văncică win best actress and actor.
Sandra Wollner's "Everytime" has claimed the prestigious Heart of Sarajevo award for best narrative feature film at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. The jury lauded the Austrian director's work as a "mesmerizingly elastic and transcendental grief-soaked ghost story" that follows a family navigating tragedy.
Georgian filmmaker Ana Urushadze received the best director award for "Supporting Role," praised for its inventive mix of the ordinary and the surreal. Meanwhile, Eva Kostić was celebrated as best actress for her powerful portrayal in "17," a film exploring a teenager's recovery from sexual assault. Adrian Văncică earned the best actor award for his compelling performance in the Romanian drama "You Don't Belong Here."
The festival also recognized "To Hold a Mountain" with the best documentary feature award, highlighting its stunning cinematography and portrayal of sisterhood. Other awards included honors for best short films and special mentions for promoting gender equality and youth perspectives.
