Movie: Kosovo: Desperate Search

Top 9 Billed 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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    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.

  • Release Date

    2006-04-23

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    10

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