Sarajevo (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, Sarajevo is a thriller, war, tv movie and history film directed by Andreas Prochaska, running about 98 minutes. “1914. Der Vorabend des großen Krieges” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The events in Sarajevo in June 1914 are the backdrop for a thriller directed by Andreas Prochaska and written by Martin Ambrosch, focusing on the examining magistrate Dr. Leo Pfeffer (Florian Teichtmeister) investigating the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Trying to do his job in a time of lawlessness and violence, intrigues and betrayal, Leo struggles to maintain his integrity and save his love, Marija, and her father, prominent Serbian merchant. But the events of Sarajevo have set into motion an inescapable course of events that will escalate to become … the Great War.
Who’s in it. Sarajevo stars Heino Ferch as Dr. Herbert Sattler, Melika Foroutan as Marija Jeftanović, Friedrich von Thun as Sektionsrat Wiesner and Edin Hasanović as Danilo Ilic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sarajevo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarajevo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarajevo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarajevo (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarajevo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sarajevo worth watching?
- Sarajevo holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sarajevo?
- Sarajevo stars Heino Ferch, Melika Foroutan, Friedrich von Thun, Edin Hasanović and Juraj Kukura.
- When was Sarajevo released?
- Sarajevo was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.