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201630 minPGdocumentary

Conflict Historical Figures

Ferdonija

201630 minPGdocumentary

A woman from Gjakova has spent over a decade without news of her family members who disappeared during the war.

Conflict Historical Figures

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A woman from Gjakova has spent over a decade without news of her family members who disappeared during the war.

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Gazmend Bajridirector

Shkurte Dautidirector

Ferdonije Qerkezicast

Nysrete Kumnovacast

Suphije Tafarshikucast

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Ferdonija, a woman from Gjakova, lost her entire family during the war. A decade later, she still has no information about their fate. Over two years, the film documents her daily struggles, including the stigma and social pressure she faces in her community. Ferdonija's story reflects the ongoing impact of conflict on survivors. The documentary runs for 30 minutes and was released in 2016.

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