Based on the Decision of the Government of Bosnia's Federation (FBiH) entity to declare a Day of Mourning, during which cultural and entertainment programs are not held in public places, the Sarajevo Film Festival informed the public that film screenings as part of the programme will not be taking place on August 16th in Sarajevo, as well as in Mostar and Tuzla.

The decision was made after the triple murder in Gradacac which shocked the region on Friday.  The Sarajevo Film Festival will organize a public discussion on the topic of “Femicide in Film, Television, and New Media” at 10:30 AM on the Festival Square. The discussion on artistic and media representations of violence against women will include filmmakers who have addressed the theme through their own work and social engagement: directors Aida Begić, Vanja Juranić, Kumjana Novakova, director Ademir Kenović, and actress Nadine Mičić, moderated by Nebojša Jovanović.

This panel will be the only public event in the programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival for Wednesday.

“We will observe the Day of Mourning with dignity, sending a message of “Solidarity with all victims of violence against women”, organisers said in a press release.