Ena Sendijarević

Directing

09-07-1987

She/Her

Ena Sendijarević is a Bosnian-Dutch writer and director whose work blends rigorous visual composition with surreal tones and dark, offbeat humour. Her acclaimed debut feature Take Me Somewhere Nice (2019) was followed by Sweet Dreams (Locarno, 2023). Her Cannes-selected short Import marked the beginning of her international presence.

Popular Movies/Shows

Sweet Dreams

Tumultuous events triggered by the death of a Dutch sugar plantation owner who ends up leaving his Indian Ocean island estate to his young illegitimate son - the child of his Indonesian housemaid.

Brothers

Assistant Director

When Alexander suddenly leaves on a road trip to France, Lukas decides to join him as he’s been trailing his charismatic brother for his entire life. But during this journey he discovers that he finally has to go his own way, not knowing this decision would be so all-encompassing.

How to Avoid Everything

Assistant Director

A 30-something slacker finds his carefree life turned upside down when he falls for his sister's teenage babysitter.

Take Me Somewhere Nice

A teen raised in the Netherlands by her single mother travels to their native Bosnia to visit the father who left them, as he’s been admitted to a rural hospital. Joined by her cousin and his best friend, they hit the road.

Import

In 1994, a young family of Bosnian refugees find themselves in a little Dutch village after receiving their residence permit. Absurd situations occur as they attempt to turn this new world into their home.

Rules of War

Documentary about an ICRC delegate Albert teaching members of the South Sudan army about the rules of war in the Geneva Conventions. The film highlights the challenges of these kinds of conversations from both sides.

Top Rated Movies/Shows

How to Avoid Everything

Assistant Director

A 30-something slacker finds his carefree life turned upside down when he falls for his sister's teenage babysitter.

Brothers

Assistant Director

When Alexander suddenly leaves on a road trip to France, Lukas decides to join him as he’s been trailing his charismatic brother for his entire life. But during this journey he discovers that he finally has to go his own way, not knowing this decision would be so all-encompassing.

Sweet Dreams

Tumultuous events triggered by the death of a Dutch sugar plantation owner who ends up leaving his Indian Ocean island estate to his young illegitimate son - the child of his Indonesian housemaid.

Take Me Somewhere Nice

A teen raised in the Netherlands by her single mother travels to their native Bosnia to visit the father who left them, as he’s been admitted to a rural hospital. Joined by her cousin and his best friend, they hit the road.

Movies (Production)

Take Me Somewhere Nice

Assistant Director

How to Avoid Everything

Assistant Director

Travelers Into the Night