The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award which awarded at the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) will this year go to German filmmaker, playwright, author, and photographer, Wim Wenders.

“We are delighted to honour one of the central figures of modern cinema. With his work in the field of visual arts as an exceptional filmmaker and photographer, Wim Wenders continues to give the audience unforgettable stories and emotions”, said Festival Director, Mirsad Purivatra.

According to the SFF website, the festival will “pay tribute to director Wim Wenders and honour him in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film” and he will be honoured with a retrospective of his selected works in the Festival’s “Tribute to” Programme.

The 27th Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from 13th to 20th August 2021.