Sarajevo Film Festival to Honor Luna and Farhadi

The Sarajevo Film Festival will honor Mexican actor and director Diego Luna and Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi at its 32nd edition, which is scheduled to run from August 14 to August 21, 2026. Festival director Jovan Marjanovic announced the awards on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award in recognition of his career and contribution to world cinema. He is expected to attend the festival to present his latest directorial feature, "Ashes," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and to conduct a masterclass for emerging filmmakers and audiences. Luna expressed his excitement about the visit, stating that he has long wanted to attend the festival after hearing positive accounts from colleagues.

Marjanovic praised Luna's body of work, noting his creative range and commitment to expanding Latino and Hispanic representation on international stages. Luna's career includes a breakout role in Alfonso Cuarón's 2001 film "Y Tu Mamá También" and recent acclaim for starring in and executive producing the Disney series "Andor," for which he received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Beyond his acting and directing, Luna is...