Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' to Open Sarajevo Film Festival
Originally published Jul 8, 2026
By Dianalodderhose · Deadline
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Key points
- Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' will open the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival on August 14.
- The film completes Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' trilogy and premiered at Cannes, where it won Best Director.
- 'Fatherland' explores the relationship between Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz and his son.
Paweł Pawlikowski's film 'Fatherland' will open the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, with the director personally attending the gala screening on August 14. The film, which completes Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' trilogy, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it won the Best Director award. The movie explores the relationship between Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz and his son, focusing on their complex bond and the impact of historical events on personal lives. 'Fatherland' has been praised for its emotional depth and historical context, marking a significant moment in Pawlikowski's career.
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