Metamorphosis: Genesis of a Decline
A visually and lyrically intriguing piece with shades of Greek tragedy by director Luka Jovanov and writer Teodora Marković.
Softness
Alban Ukaj, Boris Ler, Kemal Rizvanović and Josip Stapić star in Selma Spahić’s elusive if engaging devised piece about four brothers in a time of war.
Nebitno
A satirical one-man-performance by Kerim Čutuna, directed by Alen Šimić, but is it a play or a stand-up routine? And does it matter?
Armin Behrem: “Queer relationships on stage aren’t a trend”
Bosnian playwright and dramaturg Armin Behrem’s play Podroom premiered at Sarajevo War Theatre (SARTR) in 2024. He talks to Berina Musa about artistic collaboration, queer visibility and his experiences of making work in Germany.
Acid
Nermin Hamzagić’s cinematic production of Asja Krsmanović’s moving exploration of familial responsibility and care.
Sniper
Sarajevo’s newest theatre space Teatar 071 opens with Dino Mustafić’s production of Damir Karakaš’ claustrophobic thriller.
Lovers
Director: Jovana Tomić’s potent production of Elfriede Jelinek’s novel about violence against women and the oppression of the patriarchy.
Podroom
Ajla Bešić’s propulsive and visually striking production of Armin Behrem’s play exploring the nightlife of Sarajevo.
Sarajevo, My Dear
Director Dino Mustafić helms the first original Bosnian-Herzegovinian musical at the National Theatre of Sarajevo.
Blank
Kokan Mladenović’s fragmentary and opaque adaptation of Bosnian actor Feđa Štukan’s bestselling memoir.