Sarajevo Now!
Cinema of Bosnia and Herzegovina

September 16 - October 3, 2015

Pera Film’s new season begins with Sarajevo Now! a program accompanying Pera Museum’s Images of Our Time: Works from the Sarajevo Academy of Fine Arts exhibition. The film program accentuates recent highlights from contemporary Bosnian Cinema. Recent years Bosnian Cinema has produced memorable and acclaimed films, many of which address the country’s turbulent past and contemporary social issues. Its filmmakers have gained worldwide recognition, producing award-winning films, often on low budgets. This five-film selection provides a platform for the exposure of up-and-coming and internationally renowned filmmakers, thus contributing to a greater understanding of this country, its diverse culture and history.

September 16

19:00 Halima’s Path

September 18

20:00 One Day in Sarajevo

Self Reflection

September 19

15:00 Belvedere

September 20

15:00 Flotel Europa

September 26

14:00 Flotel Europa

16:00 Belvedere

October 3

15:00 Halima’s Path

17:00 One Day in Sarajevo

Self Reflection

Halima’s Path

Halima’s Path

One Day in Sarajevo

One Day in Sarajevo

Flotel Europa

Flotel Europa

Belvedere

Belvedere

Self Reflection

Self Reflection

Program Trailer

Sarajevo Now!
Cinema of Bosnia and Herzegovina

This five-film selection provides a platform for the exposure of up-and-coming and internationally renowned filmmakers, thus contributing to a greater understanding of this country, its diverse culture and history.

Images of Our Time

Since its foundation, Pera Museum has supported young artists and contemporary art through collaborations with many universities and art institutions both in Turkey and abroad. 

Images of Our Time

“New Year” as a Turning Point: An Alternative New Year's Watchlist by Pera Film

“New Year” as a Turning Point: An Alternative New Year's Watchlist by Pera Film

The New Year is more than just a date change on the calendar. It often marks a turning point where the weight of past experiences is felt or the uncertainty of the future is faced. This season, Pera Film highlights films that delve into themes of hope, regret, nostalgia, and new beginnings.

Five Unmissable Istanbul Paintings of Félix Ziem

Five Unmissable Istanbul Paintings of Félix Ziem

Félix Ziem is accepted as one of the well-known artists of the romantic landscape painting, and has been followed closely by art lovers and collectors of all periods since. He had a profound influence on generations of artists after him, and was the first artist whose works were acquired by the Louvre while he was still alive.

Cameria (Mihrimah Sultan)

Cameria (Mihrimah Sultan)

Based on similar examples by the European painters in various collections, this work is one of the portraits of Mihrimah Sultan, who was depicted rather often in the 16th century.