Dua (film)

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Directed byBlerta Basholli
Written by
  • Blerta Basholli
  • Nicole Borgeat
Produced by
  • Valon Bajgora
  • Britta Rindelaub
  • Thomas Reichlin
  • Amaury Ovise
StarringPinea Matoshi
Dua
Directed byBlerta Basholli
Written by
  • Blerta Basholli
  • Nicole Borgeat
Produced by
  • Valon Bajgora
  • Britta Rindelaub
  • Thomas Reichlin
  • Amaury Ovise
StarringPinea Matoshi
CinematographyLucie Baudinaud
Edited byEnis Saraçi
Music byAudrey Ismaël
Production
companies
  • Ikonë Studio
  • Alva Film
  • Kazak Productions
Release date
  • 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13) (Cannes)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
  • Kosovo
  • Switzerland
  • France
Languages
  • Albanian
  • Serbian

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]

Set in late 1990s Pristina, thirteen-year-old Dua struggles with the pressures of growing up amid rising ethnic tensions.[2]

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]

Release

References

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