She Who Remains (2026)
Based on the award-winning novel by Rene Karabash, the film centers on 16-year-old Békia, who becomes a "sworn virgin" in the Albanian mountains to escape a forced marriage, triggering a chain of violent consequences. It explores patriarchal traditions.
Director: Kostadin Bonev
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Altea Lazaj as Bekia |
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Deniza Palova as Dana |
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Aliaj Urim as Murash |
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Edinjo Jahjanko as Sale |
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Mirela Naska as The mother |
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Valeria Georgieva as Young Dana |
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Denardo Neziri as Kuka |
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Nikole Nikaj as Young Bekia |
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Snezhina Petrova as Petrova |
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David Paze as Young Sale |
| Writing | Kostadin Bonev | Writer |
| Writing | Rene Karabash | Writer |
| Production | Rene Karabash | Producer |
| Production | Alfredo Fiorillo | Producer |
| Production | Dionis Papadhimitri | Producer |
| Production | Angela Prudenzi | Producer |
| Sound | Nikolai Ivanov | Music |
| Camera | Massimo Foletti | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Alex Samoungi | Cinematography |
| Crew | Aleks Dimitrov | Editorial Staff |
| Writing | Rene Karabash | Book |
| Directing | Kostadin Bonev | Director |