🎬 Edin Hasanović – How a Berlin actor keeps his roots alive (Video)
Between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Berlin – Edin Hasanović embodies how home, humor and heart come together. Known from “Im Westen nichts Neues” and also from Tatort, the actor shows that true strength comes from roots and change.
Günter Strack Television Award, nomination for the German Film Award for Best Leading Actor, Actor Award at the São Paulo International Film Festival, Golden Camera for Best Young German Actor – Edin Hasanović has long since established a firm place for himself in German film.
His breakthrough came with the role of juvenile delinquent Ben in the feature film “It’s always the others’ fault ” – an impressive performance that touched audiences and critics alike.
He was later part of the international hit film
“Nothing New in the West”
which won the most Oscars of all time as a German production – further proof of his talent and versatility.
Even though Edin is a true Berliner, he has never forgotten his roots. Born in 1992 during the war in the Bosnian-Herzegovinian town of Zvornik, he experienced his first months of life in the shadow of war. Shortly after his birth, his father and uncle were abducted by Bosnian Serbs. His mother fled with him to Germany with the help of the Red Cross – a decision that saved her son’s life.
At the Golden Camera awards ceremony, Edin recalled this time in his moving acceptance speech:
“Mom brought me here from Bosnia in 1992 – under the most difficult circumstances. I ask myself: how many people who flee to us today also have the potential to become directors or actors?”
For Lela’s World met Sabina Sidro from Star in the Car met the actor in his home town of Berlin. In the car, he told us why he loves traditional Bosnian music and why he still enjoys taking the 23-hour bus ride to Bosnia-Herzegovina despite all his success.
As is the case when two Bosnians who grew up in Germany meet: they speak German, but keep switching back to Bosnian – quite naturally.
In the video, Edin thanks his mother, whom he says he would “love even if she wasn’t my mother”. Because she not only brought her son to safety, but also a natural talent to Germany who builds bridges between cultures with his art.
Edin Hasanović is German – and at the same time Bosnian-Herzegovinian at heart. A great combination, as our meeting showed. Music plays a special role in his life – especially sevdah the melancholy, passionate folk music of Bosnia that tells stories of love, pain and longing.
“When I hear Sevdah, I immediately feel where I come from,” he says, his eyes shining. “There’s something that hits you deep inside, no matter how long you’ve lived somewhere else.”
On long car journeys to Bosnia, Edin turns into a passionate singer. “Anyone who gets in the car with me can expect a singing marathon,” he laughs – and keeps his promise. Between Berlin and Sarajevo, it’s not just music that resounds, but a piece of identity. Our video shows what he meant by that.
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