Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna will be feted at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21.
Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his “outstanding career and indelible contribution to cinema.”
The festival will screen “Ashes,” his latest directorial feature, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and Luna will also give a masterclass.
Jovan Marjanović, the festival’s director, said, “A quarter of a century ago, Diego Luna won our hearts with his unforgettable performance in ‘Y tu mamá también.’ We hoped then and know now that we were witnessing the emergence of an artist who would never cease to explore and surprise, moving seamlessly from major Hollywood productions to intimate human stories that reveal the richness of Latin American culture. Through his exceptional body of work, Diego Luna has left a profound mark on contemporary cinema, and it is our great honor to present him with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.”
Luna responded, “It’s been many years since I’ve wanted to go to Sarajevo, so many colleagues have spoken beautifully about the festival and their personal experience there. I feel honored with the recognition of my work and very excited to share ‘Ashes’ with the audience.”
