MUMBAI : The Sarajevo Film Festival has conferred Angelina Jolie with a special honour for her cinematic and philanthropic works in Bosnia. The 36-year old Jolie received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the closing ceremony of the Festival. 

The actress‘ directorial debut, The Land of Blood and Honey has been shot in Bosnia. "I love this country. I was honoured to have a chance to meet everybody. This movie was a chance to bring attention to the situation that happened so long ago, and I hope that it brings attention and more dialogue to remind people what everybody here went through," Jolie has been quoted as saying.

Festival director Mirsad Purivatra praised Jolie for her cinematic achievements and also for her global humanitarian efforts.