Syrian refugee-themed film opens Sarajevo Film Festival

Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-12 05:26:41|Editor: Zhou Xin

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA-SARAJEVO-FILM FESTIVAL-OPENING 

Bosnian director Danis Tanovic (Front) stands on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Aug. 11, 2017. A film featuring a story about a Syrian refugee in the Finnish capital Helsinki opened the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday night. The Sarajevo Film Festival, launched in 1995, has become a cultural event in the Balkan region. Some 100,000 fans are expected to visit Sarajevo during the event, according to organizers. (Xinhua/Haris Memija)

SARAJEVO, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- A film featuring a story about a Syrian refugee in the Finnish capital Helsinki opened the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday night.

The film, "The other Side of Hope", is directed by Finnish director Aki Karusimaki. The Syrian refugee should have been deported by the Finish authorities back to the war-torn city of Aleppo. But he eventually managed to stay in Helsinki for one mission -- looking for his sister who he had lost on the Balkan route.

The Sarajevo Film Festival, launched in 1995, has become a cultural event in the Balkan region. Some 100,000 fans are expected to visit Sarajevo during the event, according to organizers.

American director Oliver Stone and legendary British comedian John Cleese are expected to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for their remarkable contribution to the art of film.

In the following eight days, movie lovers will be able to watch 235 films in 18 different programs, featuring 43 world premieres from 54 countries and regions.

In addition, fourth Somersby Bridge was opened at the same time, which was an entertaining event offering visitors 8 unforgettable concert by bands from BiH and the region.

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