Hive (film)

Hive is a 2021 Kosovo drama film directed by Blerta Basholli in her directorial debut. The film stars Yllka Gashi, Çun Lajçi and Aurita Agushi.

Hive
Sundance release poster
Directed byBlerta Basholli
Produced by
  • Yll Uka
  • Valon Bajgora
  • Agon Uka
Written byBlerta Basholli
Starring
  • Yllka Gashi
  • Çun Lajçi
  • Aurita Agushi
Music byJulien Painot
CinematographyAlex Bloom
Edited by
  • Félix Sandri
  • Enis Saraçi
Production
companies
  • Ikone Studio
  • Industria Film
  • AlbaSky Film
  • Alva Film
  • Black Cat Production
Release date
  • January 31, 2021 (2021-01-31) (Sundance)
[1]
Running time
84 minutes
CountryKosovo
Switzerland
Albania
Republic of North Macedonia
LanguageAlbanian

It premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021 and became the first film in Sundance history to win all three main awards – the Grand Jury Prize, the Audience Award and the Directing Award – in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.[2]

Cast

  • Yllka Gashi as Fahrije
  • Çun Lajçi as Haxhi
  • Aurita Agushi as Zamira
  • Kumrije Hoxha as Nazmije
  • Adriana Matoshi as Lume
  • Molikë Maxhuni as Emine
  • Blerta Ismaili as Edona

Production

The film was producted by Ikone Studio, Industria Film and was co-producted by AlbaSky Film, Alva Film, Black Cat Production.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021 in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section.[3]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Sundance Film Festival February 3, 2021 Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic Blerta Basholli Won [4]
World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic Won
Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic Won

References

  1. "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. Aftab, Kaleem. "Sundance announces its award winners". Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  3. Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  4. Sinha, Charu (February 3, 2021). "Here Are Your 2021 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners". Vulture. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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