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BiH Atlas
2004 · Kod amidže Idriza

Days and Hours

An apartment mechanic visits his elderly uncle Idriz and aunt in a traditional Sarajevo neighborhood to fix a heater, uncovering quiet grief and unspoken post-war family reconciliation.

Official Oscar submissionDrama
Director
Pjer Žalica
Writers
Namik Kabil
Cast
Mustafa Nadarević, Semka Sokolović-Bertok, Senad Bašić, Jasna Žalica, Emir Hadžihafizbegović
Production
Bosnia and Herzegovina · 94 min

Awards and recognition

  • Sarajevo Film Festival Selection
  • Main Award at Mons International Festival

Context

Cherished for its authentic depiction of traditional Bosnian domestic warmth, quiet humor, coffee rituals, and gentle emotional resonance.

Filming locations

  • Sarajevo Historic Neighborhoods (Bistrik)
    Sarajevo Canton

    Traditional Ottoman-era mahala neighborhood in Bistrik above the Old Town.

Sources and verification

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