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15.08.2023 - 17:27 / deadline.com
The Sarajevo Film Festival has canceled all social events and will halt red-carpet coverage set for tomorrow (Aug 16) to observe Bosnia’s national day of mourning following a high-profile triple murder-suicide in the country’s Northeastern region.
We understand the festival is still confirming changes to the schedule, but disruption to planned activities and events is expected to be minimal. For now, only two scheduled events have been canceled. The first is an industry-focused reception hosted by the Slovenian Film Centre, alongside a second reception for festival talent. The festival has told us there should be no changes to official competition screenings or press conferences.
“The Festival will focus exclusively on key activities – film screenings, workshops, lectures, and presentations,” a statement from organizers said this afternoon.
“Out of respect for the victims, there will be no social events organized by the Sarajevo Film Festival on this day, including the absence of Red Carpet coverage and the passing of guests without ceremonial announcements, statements, or photography.”
Sarajevo ended the statement with “Solidarity with all victims of violence against women.”
Bosnian authorities called the national day of mourning earlier this week after a former bodybuilder, identified by police as Nermin Sulejmanovic, killed his ex-wife while live streaming on Instagram.
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