Kosovo: Desperate Search

Kosovo: Desperate Search

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Kosovo: Desperate Search

2006

1h 32m

10.0(1 votes)

War

Drama

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.

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9 members

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Rajmonda Bulku

Zana

Rajmonda Bulku

Acting

Blerim Destani

Soldier

Blerim Destani

Acting

Faruk Begolli

Old Albanian

Faruk Begolli

Acting

Meto Jovanovski

Old Serb

Meto Jovanovski

Acting

Bislim Muçaj

Gjergj

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Sheqerie Buqaj

Countrywoman

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Tinka Kurti

Nun

Tinka Kurti

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Basri Lushtaku

Unknown Role

Basri Lushtaku

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Ermela Teli

Fleta

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