Program

Phantom Youth (Bota Jonë)

Luàna Bajrami | 2023Drama94'

15.9. 20:00 Feature Kosovo

Afterwar

Birgitte Stærmose | 2024Documentary Form85'

12.9. 20:00 Feature Kosovo

House With A Voice

Kristine Nrecaj, Birthe Templin | 2024Documentary87'

14.9. 20:15 Feature Kosovo

Silence Of Sirens

Gazmend Nela | 2023Fiction96'

15.9. 12:00 Feature Kosovo

Excursion

Una Gunjak | 2023Fiction93'

13.9. 20:15 Feature Bosnia

Fugitive

Adis Kutkut Billain | 2022Science-Fiction34'

15.9. 18:00 Common And Plural Identities

2720

Basil Da Cunha | 2023Short, Drama24'

14.9. 18:15 Swiss Shorts II

Letters From Silivri

Adrian Figueroa | 2020Short, Documentary16'

14.9. 12:00 Special Screening: Revealing Memories
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Events

13.9. 21:30 Turnhalle PROGR

Linda Rukaj

Linda Rukaj is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Kavajë. Linda's music blends her original compositions with traditional Albanian music, Brazilian jazz, samba, bossa nova, and songs from various global repertoires.

Presented by: Kino Kosova

13.9. 21:30 Turnhalle PROGR

Xhenisa

Xhenisa - dj from the albanian diaspora based in zurich. They play hybrid club music, mixing and deconstructing sounds with percussion rhythms and diverse influences.

11.9. 19:00–11.9. 20:00 Kulturpunkt PROGR

"Known/Unknown Worlds" Art Exhibition

An exhibition showcasing the works of Blerta and Lumturie created during their residency in Bern.

Info about this edition

This September marks the fifth edition of the Kino Kosova Film Festival in Bern, set to captivate the auidoence with a spectacular celebration of Kosovar film art and the diaspora, guest country and some special screenings.

From 11th to 15th of September, film enthusiasts will converge in Bern for an immersive experience, indulging in a varied selection of films, ranging from shorts to documentaries and full-length productions. The lineup includes works by both seasoned filmmakers and emerging talents, totaling over 30 films hailing from Kosovo, Switzerland, and featuring special screenings. This cinematic event provides audiences with a unique opportunity to delve into the multifaceted world of cinema while gaining insights into diverse perspectives from the Balkan region.

More than a mere film festival, this event serves as a platform for fostering the special connection between Switzerland and Kosovo. It aims to illuminate various aspects that define Kosovar and European societies, including themes like migration, gender, visas and laws, hopes, and struggles. This edition is dedicated to fearless and boundary-pushing filmmakers from the independent film scene, showcasing a hand-picked selection of thought-provoking and visually stunning films that have all found a very unique and innovative way of telling their stories. Visitors can look forward to exciting follow-up discussions with filmmakers and actors as well as exclusive events and concert. 

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