The Beauty of the Donkey (2025)

The Beauty of the Donkey (2025) poster

After her father Asllan has lived in exile for sixty years, Dea returns with him to Makermal. This Kosovar village that was once his home was destroyed in the war, leaving only the stories of the survivors. Together with the remaining villagers, Swiss-Kosovar director Dea Gjinovci and her father embark on a search for traces of the past and are confronted with the collective scars of a community.

Director: Dea Gjinovci
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gael Kyriakidis
Cinematography: Samir Ljuma, Greta de Lazzaris
Editing: Lizi Gelber
Production: First Hand Films, Astrae Productions, Unseen Films, Haut et Court, Sundance Institute, Facet II
Country: Switzerland, Kosovo, France, United States of America
Language: shqip, Français
Original Language: sq
More Films by Director: Dea Gjinovci
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beauty of the Donkey about?
After her father Asllan has lived in exile for sixty years, Dea returns with him to Makermal. This Kosovar village that was once his home was destroyed in the war, leaving only the stories of the survivors. Together with the remaining villagers, Swiss-Kosovar director Dea Gjinovci and her father embark on a search for traces of the past and are confronted with the collective scars of a community.
Who directed The Beauty of the Donkey?
The Beauty of the Donkey was directed by Dea Gjinovci.
Who stars in The Beauty of the Donkey?
The Beauty of the Donkey stars Dea Gjinovci, Asllan Gjinovci, Leart Gjinovci, Aliosha Cheyko, Kit Vincent, Ilir Hasanaj.
How long is The Beauty of the Donkey?
The Beauty of the Donkey has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is The Beauty of the Donkey?
The Beauty of the Donkey is a Documentary film.
Where was The Beauty of the Donkey produced?
The Beauty of the Donkey was produced in Switzerland, Kosovo, France, United States of America.