Dua
In development
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.
A feature film by Blerta Basholli, written with Nicole Borgeat
XK, CH
Language: Albanian
In coproduction with Ikonë Studio
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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