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Kosovar Albanian writer, director and producer; her debut feature Hive (2021) won three awards at Sundance, including the Grand Jury Prize for world cinema drama, and became the first Kosovo film shortlisted for the Oscar.
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RosettaOther Luc Dardenne and Jean-Pierre Dardenne
I referred to Rosetta a lot when I was making my first film, Hive; it’s one of my all-time favorites.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for Rosetta.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
KesOther Ken Loach
Kes is a film close to my heart, and I love showing it to people, especially younger filmmakers who want an example of a simple, well-told story.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for Kes.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
In the Mood for LoveOther Wong Kar-Wai
I could probably watch In the Mood for Love every day.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for In the Mood for Love.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
EraserheadOther David Lynch
It wasn’t until I became a film student that I finally watched Eraserhead, and it blew my mind.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for Eraserhead.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
Paris, TexasOther Wim Wenders
Watching road movies always comes with a certain satisfaction, but Paris, Texas may be the best one I’ve ever seen.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for Paris, Texas.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
All About My MotherOther Pedro Almodóvar
All About My Mother is a story about love, loneliness, family, and loyalty, and it’s full of color and heart—as are most of Almodóvar’s films.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Blerta Basholli, the entry for All About My Mother.
2022-04-14·criterion.com ↗
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