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Prishtina, Kosova, 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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Wendy Ide Screen International 2d
The impressive second feature from Blerta Basholli brings an intimate, personal perspective to the turmoil of growing up in a time of conflict. Go to Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies 3d
Matoshi’s performance is impressive, and there’s a credible truth to the idea that there’s no shame in a family prizing self preservation over self sacrifice. Go to Full Review Àngel Quintana Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 2d
One of the film's greatest strengths lies in the director's handling of space. Narrow corridors and rooms function as refuges, while the city's open spaces become territories marked by danger and uncertainty. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Rodrigo Perez The Playlist 2d
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“Dua” is in some ways an ambitious work, but after the sophistication of Basholli’s first film, we could have expected something more precise and sharp. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About 2d
The ways in which Dua the girl deals with the war coming ever closer will provide younger audiences much food for thought, while allowing older viewers to reflect on what’s changed for kids back then as compared to kids now. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Blerta Basholli

Director

Pinea Matoshi

Dua

Vlera Bilalli

Maki

Kaona Matoshi

Tina

Yllka Gashi

Zana

Kushtrim Hoxha

Bekim
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Movie Info

Synopsis Prishtina, Kosova, 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.
Director
Blerta Basholli
Producer
Valon Bajgora, Yll Uka, Britta Rindelaub, Thomas Reichlin
Screenwriter
Blerta Basholli, Nicole Borgeat
Production Co
Ikonë Studio, Alva Film
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
Albanian
Runtime
1h 41m