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| Directed by | Blerta Basholli |
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| Starring | Pinea Matoshi |
| Cinematography | Lucie Baudinaud |
| Edited by | Enis Saraçi |
| Music by | Audrey Ismaël |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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Dua is a 2026 coming-of-age war drama film directed by Blerta Basholli, co-written with Nicole Borgeat. It stars Pinea Matoshi in the titular role, a thirteen-year-old growing up in the late 1990s Pristina, Kosovo.
The film had its world premiere at the Critics' Week section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 13 May,[1] where it won the section's SACD Award.[2]
Premise
editSet in late 1990s Pristina, thirteen-year-old Dua struggles with the pressures of growing up amid rising ethnic tensions.[3]
Cast
edit- 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
editDua 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.[4] In March 2025, it was reported that Arte France would co-produce the film.[5] In June 2025, the project received a €300,000 grant from the Eurimages.[6]
Principal photography took place in October 2025 for 35 days around Pristina, Kosovo.[7]
Release
editDua had its world premiere at the Critics' Week section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 13 May.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Dua". Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (2026-05-20). "Critics' Week 2026: Marine Atlan's 'La Gradiva,' Aina Clotet's 'Viva' Take Top Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ^ "Dua". Alva Film. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ Maxharraj, Shaban (21 February 2025). "The state provides 800 thousand euros for three films, the next competition within a month". Koha Ditore. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ Père, Olivier (24 March 2025). "ARTE France Cinéma coproduit les prochains films de Mikhaël Hers, Elise Girard, Blerta Basholli et Andreï Zviaguintsev". Arte France. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ González, David (24 June 2025). "Eurimages supports 35 co-productions". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ "Valon Bajgora reveals details about the filming of the film "Dua", on Saturday on "Nëpër Film"". Koha Ditore. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (13 April 2026). "Cannes Critics' Week Unveils 2026 Lineup: Will Sharpe & Stephanie Hsu-Voiced Animation 'In Waves' To Open Parallel Section". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (14 April 2026). "Dua to world-premiere in Cannes' Critics' Week". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
