Sevap / Mitzvah
Sevap / Mitzvah (A Good Deed) is a 2023 period drama film written and directed by Sabina Vajraća, and executive produced by Sanela Diana Jenkins and D Empire Entertainment. It is inspired by a true story of Bosnian Muslim and Jewish families that save each other's lives. The film stars Helena Vuković, Adnan Hasković, Sanela Krsmanović-Bistrivoda, Magdalena Živaljić Tadić, Muhamed Hadžović, Reshad Strik and Rijad Gvozden. Sevap / Mitzvah had its world premiere on March 30, 2023. Plot The film is based on a true event, and it is about the Muslim Hardaga family who saved the Jewish Kabiljo family in 1941 Nazi-occupied Bosnia during the Second World War. 50 years later, during the Serbian aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Kabiljo family rescues the Hardaga family from a besieged Sarajevo. Cast Reception and Awards Sonia McCloud of Film-Business gave the film 4 stars, saying “Writer and director Sabina Vajraća has created a masterpiece that captures the true essence of those most harrowing events.” FilmThreat’s Alan Ng said “the performances stand out” and “Vukovic carries the film.” Valerie Milano of The Hollywood Times stated Sevap / Mitzvah “is a must-watch film showcasing humanity’s true essence.” Sevap / Mitzvah won the