PREVIEW: Hive (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Yllka Gashi (Kukumi), Çun Lajçi (Anatema), Aurita Agushi (Agnus Dei), Kumrije Hoxha (The Marriage), Adriana Matoshi (Zana), Molikë Maxhuni (Aga’s House), Blerta Ismaili (Unwanted)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Blerta Basholli (film debut), director, writer; Valon Bajgora (Rooftop Story), Agon Uka (Year of the Monkey) and Yll Uka (Three Days in September), producers; Julien Painot (The Most Important Thing in Life Is Not Being Dead), composer; Alex Bloom (Summer is Around), cinematographer; Félix Sandri (Toulouse) and Enis Saraçi (Plum in the Throat), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

When her husband goes missing during the Kosovo War, Fahrije (Gashi) attempts to provide for her struggling family by starting her own ajvar-making business. Although her decision is met with hostility in a misogynistic society, Fahrije eventually earns the trust and respect of the women who end up working for her…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Kosovo’s Oscar-shortlisted empowerment drama is a powerful tale of overcoming adversity and hostility in a deeply unforgiving part of the world.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 18TH MARCH 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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