Jurić ends 12-year Sarajevo competition absence; Lerotić returns as 2022 top-prize winner

Zvonimir Jurić returns to Sarajevo's competition programme after twelve years away from the lineup, his new film "Small Things" set for its international premiere at the 32nd festival. Cast member Juraj Lerotić last appeared as the 2022 winner of Sarajevo's top prize, for "Safe Place." Variety published its review on 24 August 2026.