Dua

By Blerta Basholli

With: Pinea Matoshi, Vlera Bilalli, Kaona Matoshi, Yllka Gashi, Kushtrim Hoxha and Andi Bajgora

Prishtina, Kosovo, late 1990s. As war looms and ethnic tensions escalate, 13-year-old Dua struggles to find her place among her peers and within her changing body. After an incident shakes her community, she becomes a target herself and bonds with a fearless girl, Maki, who draws her toward an unexpected form of resistance. Between the daily violence and the growing threat of exile, there is little room for quiet awakenings.

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Festivals & Awards

Cannes Film Festival 2026 – Critics’ Week Competition – SACD Award

Seoul Women International Film Festival 2026 – Discovery Award Winner

99th Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film – Kosovo’s Official Entry

Waterloo Historical Film Festival – Young Public Award, Best Actress, Best Set and Costume Design

48th Cinemed 2026 – Antigone d’or

19th CinEast Film Festival – Grand Prix

European Film Awards 2027 – Shortlisted

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