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Kosovo: Desperate Search

Kosovo: Desperate Search

Genres

WarDrama

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Albanian

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

23 April 2006

Country

Germany

Cast

Rajmonda Bulku

Rajmonda Bulku

Zana

Blerim Destani

Blerim Destani

Soldier

Faruk Begolli

Faruk Begolli

Old Albanian

Meto Jovanovski

Meto Jovanovski

Old Serb

Bislim Muçaj

Bislim Muçaj

Gjergj

Sheqerie Buqaj

Sheqerie Buqaj

Countrywoman

Tinka Kurti

Tinka Kurti

Nun

Basri Lushtaku

Basri Lushtaku

Ermela Teli

Ermela Teli

Fleta

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