Starring veteran actor Izudin Bajrović as Mirsad, the story centres on a 62-year-old man who begins questioning his long-held patriarchal beliefs following the sudden death of his wife.

Hari Šečić and Kerim Mašović produced the film through Spektar. The Cinematography Foundation Sarajevo and the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton backed the film.

The Widower premiered at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival in the Open Air Premiere programme, where it won the Prix Cineplexx Award.

The nominations for 99th Academy Awards will be announced on 21 January and the 99th Academy Awards will be held on 14 March 2027 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles.