Hive

Улей

Fahrije's husband has been missing since the war in Kosovo. She sets up her own small business to provide for her kids, but as she fights against a patriarchal society that does not support her, she faces a crucial decision.

2021, Kosovo, Switzerland, Albania, Republic of North Macedonia, 84 min., 16+

Director:: Blerta Basholli

Cast:: Yllka Gashi, Çun Lajçi, Aurita Agushi, Kumrije Hoxha

Genre:: drama

Language:: Albanian

Awards & Festivals

Academy Awards – Entry from Kosovo for the Best International Feature Film
Sundance Film Festival – Audience Award World Cinema - Dramatic, Directing Award World Cinema - Dramatic, Grand Jury Prize World Cinema - Dramatic
São Paulo International Film Festival – Nominee: New Directors Competition - Best Film
Palm Springs International Film Festival – Nominee: FIPRESCI Prize Best Foreign Language Film
Dublin International Film Festival – Dublin Film Critics Award (Best Debut Feature)
Valladolid International Film Festival – Best Actress
Warsaw International Film Festival – Best Film