Julia Roberts Honored at Sarajevo Film Festival (Video)

Julia Roberts was presented the Sarajevo Film Festival's "Heart of Sarajevo" award Saturday within the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The honorary prize was handed towards the actress on her humanitarian efforts and "active engagement within the difficulties from the real life."our editor recommendsAngelina Jolie's Directorial Debut Lands U.S. Distributor (Cannes)Angelina Jolie's Top Ten Red-colored Carpet LooksAngelina Jolie Cuts Bosnia Shoot After Facing Critique From Local people Upon accepting the award, Jolie stated, "I'm so glad to become at the festival that is growing from year upon year. I'm truly honored to get this award." PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Greatest-Compensated Stars Jolie shot a part of her directorial debut, Within the Land of Bloodstream and Honey, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She labored having a completely local cast during place for the project, that is set from the backdrop from the Bosnian Civil War within the the nineteen nineties. Zana Marjanovic (Snow), Goran Kostic and Rade Serbedzija (While it is raining) star. She stated Saturday, "I spent this past year with a few wonderful people out of this country. I have not labored with your an organised and gifted crew." PHOTOS: Greatest Hollywood Splurges FilmDistrict will release Within the Land of Bloodstream and Honey within the U.S. on 12 ,. 23. GK Films created the drama, which Jolie authored in addition to directed. Jolie attended the Sarajevo Film Festival honours with Kaira Pitt. Related Subjects Julia Roberts Worldwide