Sarajevo (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Sarajevo is a drama film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. It is a muster parade in Sarajevo in honour of Ferenc Ferdinánd. Polgár Éva and baron Várnay Miklós, her fiancé and a hussar captain, are preparing together for the event. In the meantime, the woman meets Borisz Boronow, a Russian painter. They fall in love with each other.
Who’s in it. Sarajevo stars Mária Tasnádi Fekete as Pogány Éva, Ferenc Kiss as Sztepán Petrov, József Timár as Borisz Boronow and Lili Berky as Nagymama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarajevo (1940)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sarajevo?
- Sarajevo stars Mária Tasnádi Fekete, Ferenc Kiss, József Timár, Lili Berky and Margit Ladomerszky.
- When was Sarajevo released?
- Sarajevo was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.