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2012 · Djeca

Children of Sarajevo

An orphaned young woman who converted to conservative Islam works in a restaurant while raising her rebellious younger brother in transitional Sarajevo.

Official Oscar submissionDrama
Director
Aida Begić
Writers
Aida Begić
Cast
Marija Pikić, Ismir Gagula, Bojan Navojec, Sanela Pepeljak
Production
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Germany · France · Turkey · 90 min

Awards and recognition

  • ★Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard Special Distinction (2012)

Context

Highlights the challenges of post-war youth navigating economic stagnation and religious identity in modern Sarajevo.

Filming locations

  • Modern Sarajevo City Center
    Sarajevo Canton

    Restaurants and streetscapes in modern post-war Sarajevo.

Sources and verification

Awards verified 2026-09-11 against festival and academy records; unverifiable claims were removed rather than kept.