Dua (film)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Blerta Basholli
- Nicole Borgeat
- Valon Bajgora
- Britta Rindelaub
- Thomas Reichlin
- Amaury Ovise
| Dua | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Blerta Basholli |
| Written by |
|
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | Pinea Matoshi |
| Cinematography | Lucie Baudinaud |
| Edited by | Enis Saraçi |
| Music by | Audrey Ismaël |
Production companies |
|
Release date |
|
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries |
|
| Languages |
|
Dua is an upcoming coming-of-age war drama film directed by Blerta Basholli from a screenplay she co-wrote with Nicole Borgeat. The film stars Pinea Matoshi in the titular role, a thirteen-year-old growing up in the late 1990s Pristina.
The film will have its world premiere at the Critics' Week section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 13 May.[1]
Cast
- Pinea Matoshi as Dua
- Vlera Bilalli
- Kaona Matoshi as Tina
- Yllka Gashi as Zana
- Kushtrim Hoxha as Bekim
- Fiona Abdullahu as Mimi
- Mila Savic as Mrs. Tomic
- Andi Bajgora
- Arben Bajraktaraj
Production
Dua is an international co-production of Kosovo, Switzerland, and France. In February 2025, the project received a €340,000 production grant from the Kosovo Film Center.[3] In March 2025, it was reported that Arte France would co-produce the film.[4] In June 2025, the project received a €300,000 grant from the Eurimages.[5]
Principal photography took place in October 2025 for 35 days around Pristina, Kosovo.[6]