Edition: First Cut Lab Kosovo 2024
Hana
Kosovo
Production company: AJO Pictures
World Premiere: IFFI Goa 2025 – Official Competition
In the Women Rehabilitation Center, where therapist Fana guides the healing journey, two patients willingly contribute their stories to the Art Therapy program.
This initiative involves actress Sara, who is tasked with translating these narratives into impactful short films designed to assist women grappling with the aftermath of war trauma. As Sara immerses herself in portraying these poignant stories, unexpected twists force her to confront shadows from her own past.
It becomes apparent that she, too, shares the unhealed wounds experienced by the 20,000 survivors of sexual violence during the Kosovo war. Through the supportive guidance of Fana and the transformative process of acting, Sara delves into her own psyche, ultimately portraying her personal traumatic journey and embarking on a path of self-healing.
CREDITS
Director: Ujkan Hysaj
Writer: Fadil Hysaj
Editor: Ujkan Hysaj
Producers: Ujkan Hysaj, Kushtrim Koliqi
Cast: Sara and Hana Sheqerie Buçaj, Fana Ilire Vinca, Ivan Ermin Bravo, Mursel Refet Abazi