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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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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com May 21
Basholi operates with a similar dexterity, opting for immense scale when needed—particularly through her frenetic use of handheld—and for moments of cautious intimacy in character-based joy and sorrow. At every turn, "Dua" remains clear-eyed and honest. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International May 14
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 May 14
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 Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) May 21
Matoshi is a revelation in her debut performance, deftly navigating Dua’s journey from awkwardly rebellious teen energy to openly angry defiance as her family and her country are slowly torn apart, her steely gaze saying more than words ever could. Go to Full Review Olivia Popp Cineuropa May 20
The film’s moving core is reflected in Basholli’s ability to carefully navigate the tensions permeating the two key binaries of remembrance/escapism and rebellion/compliance. Go to Full Review Sonya Vseliubska In Review Online May 18
Where films of this kind often remain confined to a half-deluded adolescent gaze, Basholli extends her protagonist’s intuition into the form. 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