Bosnia and Herzegovina has chosen the film “My Late Summer” to represent the country at the Academy Awards. The movie tells the story of a woman who travels to an island to resolve a family inheritance issue. Along the way, she confronts questions from her past.
Directed by Danis Tanović, “My Late Summer” follows a young woman embarking on a journey. She hopes to solve an inheritance problem but faces unexpected challenges. Through these experiences, the protagonist examines personal identity and forgiveness. Tanović is a renowned Bosnian director known for past Oscar-winning films like “No Man’s Land” from 2001.
Made across several European countries, “My Late Summer” was produced in Croatia, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia. An industry panel selected the movie for Oscars consideration. Panelists included director Nermin Hamzagić, producer Amira Kudumović, and others from Bosnia’s film community.
Tanović has achieved global acclaim for films examining his homeland. “No Man’s Land” won Academy Awards and Golden Globes. His 2013 movie “An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker” and 2016’s “Death in Sarajevo” earned accolades at the Berlin Film Festival.
Bosnia hopes “My Late Summer,” continuing Tanović’s legacy, will advance among Oscar nominees when winners are announced next year. The country previously saw successes with Tanović’s films and Jasmila Žbanić’s 2020 nominated movie “Quo Vadis, Aida.”