Dua

A feature film by Blerta Basholli, written with Nicole Borgeat

In late 1990s Pristina, 13-year-old Dua struggles to fit into the expectations of womanhood amid Kosovo's rising tensions. She still looks like a child and feels pressure to like and kiss a boy to gain acceptance from her peers. As ethnic conflict intensifies, a shocking event forces her to confront her fears. Inspired by a bold new friend, she learns to empower herself while her brother considers joining the Kosovo Liberation Army. After a violent encounter with the authorities, Dua's family is pushed to the brink. With NATO's intervention on the horizon, she embarks on a journey to find safety, discovering inner strength and resilience along the way.

  • World premiere:

    • 2026, Cannes Film Festival - Semaine de la Critique

    • Production : Alva Film (CH), Ikonë Studio (XK)

    • In coproduction with : Kazak Productions (F)

    • Producers : Thomas Reichlin, Valon Bajgora

    • Coproducer : Amaury Ovise

    • Film development executive : Charlotte Rey

    • Director : Blerta Basholli

    • Language : Albanian

 

Sales : The Party Film Sales
Distribution : Jour2Fete

 
 

Blerta Basholli

Born in 1983 in Kosovo, Blerta Basholli successively studied philosophy and then cinema at the University of Prishtina. She continued her training at the New York City – Tisch School of Art – Film and Television.

Filmography

2021 Hive
2013 Third Entrance
2012 The three of us
2010 Lena and Me

 

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