17 is a 2026 drama film directed by Kosara Mitić, in her debut feature, and co-written by Ognjen Sviličić. It stars Eva Kostić, Martina Danilovska, Dame Joveski and Eva Stojcevska.
The film had its world premiere in the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Best First Feature Award. It was also selected as the Macedonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
Premise Seventeen-year-old Sara is hiding a secret on a school trip. When the trip spirals out of control and Sara witnesses a classmate's sexual assault, she and the girl seal a bond that will last forever.
Cast Eva Kostić as Sara Martina Danilovska as Lina Dame Joveski as Filip Eva Stojcevska as Nina Petar Manic as Caki
Production Principal photography began on April 25, 2024, in Skopje, for a new drama film directed by Kosara Mitić and co-written by Ognjen Sviličić, that served as a co-production between North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia, and wrapped at the end of May. In January 2026, Totem has taken on the international sales for the film.
Release 17 premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2026. It was also selected for the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, where it competed for Heart of Sarajevo award in the Competition Programme - Feature Film on 17 August 2026. In the late August 2026, it will be showcased at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Young Movie section.
It was also selected as the Macedonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
Accolades
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Berlin International Film Festival 22 February 2026 Perspectives Award Kosara Mitic Jerusalem Film Festival 16 July 2026 GWFF Award for International Debut 17 Sarajevo Film Festival 21 August 2026 Heart of Sarajevo
See also List of submissions to the 99th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film List of Macedonian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
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