After her acclaimed first feature, La Colline où rugissent les lionnes, the talented Franco-Kosovar Luàna Bajramireturns behind the camera with Notre Monde. This second feature, which shone at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Orizzonti Extra section, promises an immersion in Kosovo in 2007, on the eve of independence. The film, starring young actresses Albina Krasniqi and Elsa Mala, and the charismatic Don Shala, explores political and social tensions through the eyes of two university students.
In Our World, Zoé and Volta, two friends from a remote village in Kosovo, venture to Pristina to pursue their university studies. Their arrival in the city coincides with a tumultuous period for the country, which is on the verge of declaring independence. Between demonstrations, personal aspirations and ideological confrontations, they find themselves at the heart of a struggle for recognition and the future of their country, symbolizing a youth that is often forgotten but resolutely determined to forge its own destiny.
Notre Monde is aimed primarily at young and adult audiences interested in formative narratives and contemporary geopolitical issues. Luàna Bajrami's direction, which promises to combine sensitive acting with staging that captures the vibrant and sometimes chaotic essence of Pristina, could offer a new perspective on Balkan cinema. Capturing the hopes and disappointments of Kosovar youth, this drama seems to stand out for its human approach and poignant historical context.
With Notre Monde, Luàna Bajrami doesn't just tell a story: she invites viewers to feel the pulse of a nation through the eyes of its youth. The film is not only an exploration of identity and resilience, but also a reflection on the intimate and collective struggles that define an era. Directed by veteran producers Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, this project promises authenticity and emotion, all wrapped up in the captivating setting of independent Kosovo.
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