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Talk: Kosovar Cinema on the Rise - ENFF
Acclaimed filmmaker Blerta Zeqiri reflects on Kosovo’s cinematic rise, the country’s creative resilience, and the global impact of its filmmakers.
In this conversation, acclaimed filmmaker and director of the Kosovo Cinematography Centre, Blerta Zeqiri, reflects on the growth of the country's film industry since independence.
Kosovo's cinema has gained significant international recognition in recent years, with films such as "Hive" by Blerta Basholli, which won the Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award, and Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival; "Phantom Youth" by Luàna Bajrami, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival; and "Vera Dreams of the Sea" by Kaltrina Krasniqi, which premiered at Venice in 2021 and won the Best Film award at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Zeqiri will discuss the challenges and achievements of the Kosovar film industry, the role of the Kosovo Cinematography Centre in supporting filmmakers, and the importance of fostering a vibrant cinematic culture in the region. This conversation offers a unique insight into the resilience and creativity of Kosovar filmmakers and their impact on the global film landscape.
Free entry! Reserve your ticket via the link below.
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KOSOVO FROM TRADITION TO TRANSITION:
"117" by Besim Sahatçiu
"PHANTOM YOUTH" by Luàna Bajrami
In dit gesprek reflecteert de befaamde filmmaker en directeur van het Kosovo Cinematography Centre, Blerta Zeqiri, op de groei van de filmindustrie van het land sinds de onafhankelijkheid.
De Kosovaarse cinema heeft de afgelopen jaren aanzienlijke internationale erkenning gekregen, met films zoals Hive van Blerta Basholli, die de Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award en Directing Award op het Sundance Film Festival won; Phantom Youth van Luàna Bajrami, dat zijn première beleefde op het Filmfestival van Venetië; en Vera Dreams of the Sea van Kaltrina Krasniqi, dat in 2021 in Venetië in première ging en de prijs voor Beste Film won op het 34e Tokyo International Film Festival.
Zeqiri zal ingaan op de uitdagingen en successen van de Kosovaarse filmindustrie, de rol van het Kosovo Cinematography Centre in het ondersteunen van filmmakers, en het belang van het stimuleren van een levendige cinematografische cultuur in de regio. Dit gesprek biedt een uniek inzicht in het doorzettingsvermogen en de creativiteit van Kosovaarse filmmakers en hun impact op het wereldwijde filmlandschap.
Gratis toegang! Reserveer je ticket via het drop down menu hieronder.
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KOSOVO VAN TRADITIE TOT TRANSITIE:
"117" door Besim Sahatçiu
"PHANTOM YOUTH" door Luàna Bajrami
Eastern Neighbors Film Festival 2025
Discover more about the Eastern Neighbours Film Festival – where cinema from Eastern and Southeastern Europe takes centre stage. From 5 to 9 November 2025, explore the full line-up of films, events, and special guests featured in this year’s edition at Filmhuis Den Haag. For the full program, click here.