Asghar Farhadi to Be Celebrated With Honorary Award in Sarajevo

WHO:

Deadline - Asghar Farhadi, Iranian director and screenwriter

Variety - Asghar Farhadi, acclaimed filmmaker known for winning Oscars

WHAT:

Deadline - Farhadi is set to receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award.

Variety - The award is in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the art of cinema.”

Variety - A retrospective of Farhadi's work will be presented as part of the festival’s ‘Tribute To’ program.

WHERE:

Deadline - Sarajevo Film Festival, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

WHEN:

Variety - The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival runs from Aug. 14 to 21.

WHY:

Variety - The award is given to honor Farhadi's significant contributions to cinema.

HOW:

Deadline - Farhadi will accept the award in person.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 12:21 UTC)

Acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi is set to receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the upcoming 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs from August 14 to 21. This prestigious recognition honors his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema, and a retrospective of his work will be featured as part of the festival’s ‘Tribute To’ program. Farhadi will accept the award in person, celebrating his significant impact on the film industry.