Preserving Bosnia's Cinematic Heritage: Challenges and Achievements of the Film Centre Sarajevo in the Post-War Era and Beyond

Bosnia and Herzegovina's cinematic heritage faced severe risks due to war and neglect following the Siege of Sarajevo (1992–1995). In response, the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina established the Film Centre Sarajevo (FCS) in 2008 to preserve this heritage. In 2021, with support from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund and in collaboration with the University of Milan’s MIPS Lab, the FCS introduced cataloging, digital archiving, and digitization techniques. This study provides a detailed case analysis of the FCS, examining the strategies employed to address preservation challenges and assessing progress in safeguarding its cinematic heritage.