Kosovo: Desperate Search
Genres
Overview
The film "Kosova: Desperate Search" recounts the repercussions and effects of the Kosovar war on the Albanian population. Ethnic cleansings and other atrocities mentally and physically destroyed the people. The entwined destinies of individual persons and families from various geographic regions and social classes are the basis of a closely interconnected storyline. Families are not only looking for their missing children, but also for new hope and perspectives.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
2006-04-23
Status
Released
Original Language
Albanian
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Rajmonda Bulku
Zana
Blerim Destani
Soldier
Faruk Begolli
Old Albanian
Meto Jovanovski
Old Serb
Bislim Muçaj
Gjergj
Sheqerie Buqaj
Countrywoman
Tinka Kurti
Nun
Basri Lushtaku
Ermela Teli
Fleta
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7.5
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4.7
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6.5
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0.0
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0.0
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8.0
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6.3
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0.0
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0.0
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7.0
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10.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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3.3
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4.6
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7.7
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