‘I Know Your Soul,’ Created by Oscar Nominee Jasmila Zbanic, Wins Drama Series Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Bosnian crime drama “I Know Your Soul,” created by Jasmila Žbanić – who directed Berlinale Golden Bear winner “Grbavica” and Oscar-nominated “Quo Vadis, Aida?” – and Damir Ibrahimović – who was a producer on those films – was named best drama series Sunday at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. “Smashing It” was named best comedy show.
Eight series were nominated in 14 categories. Entries came from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia.
The awards were decided by a jury of more than 500 film professionals from the region. “I Know Your Soul” dominated the drama category, taking home seven Heart of Sarajevo awards.
These included best drama series, best actress for Jasna Đurčić, European Film Award winner for “Quo Vadis, Aida?,” best supporting actress for Jelena Kordić Kuret, best supporting actor for Mirvad Kurić, Rising Star for Lazar Dragojević, best screenplay for Žbanić and Elma Tataragić, and best direction for Nermin Hamzagić.
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