The Kukumi (2005)
Story happens in the first days after NATO troops enter Kosova. After the signing of the military agreement in Kumanovo, in the house of the retarded, the guards and employees leave their places and flee. Inmates are all retarded but they have a special philosophy of life, they have their wishes and their dreams. Being free gives them a chance to make dreams come true, but they are confronted with a reality and environment, which in one way or another is very different. From the moment of getting out the fences, they are conflicted with people that call themselves free. Gradually this conflict roughens and with it degenerates the meaning of freedom. There are three main characters, Kukum, Mara and Hasan.
Director: Isa Qosja
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Cast
- Anisa Ismaili - Mara
- Luan Jaha - Kukum
- Donat Qosja - Hasan
- Shkumbin Istrefi - Gafurri
- Yllka Gashi - Zarifja
- Astrit Kabashi - Huligan
- Ismet Azemi - Kandidati
- Armond Morina - Shitesi
- Bislim Muçaj - Pacinti
- Ilir Rexhepi - Truproje
Screenplay
Music: Naim Krasniqi
Cinematography: Menduh Nushi
Editing: Agron Vula
Production: Kosovo Film
Country: Kosovo
Language: shqip
Original Language: sq
More Films by Director: Isa Qosja
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kukumi about?
- Story happens in the first days after NATO troops enter Kosova. After the signing of the military agreement in Kumanovo, in the house of the retarded, the guards and employees leave their places and flee. Inmates are all retarded but they have a special philosophy of life, they have their wishes and their dreams. Being free gives them a chance to make dreams come true, but they are confronted with a reality and environment, which in one way or another is very different. From the moment of getting out the fences, they are conflicted with people that call themselves free. Gradually this conflict roughens and with it degenerates the meaning of freedom. There are three main characters, Kukum, Mara and Hasan.
- Who directed The Kukumi?
- The Kukumi was directed by Isa Qosja.
- Who stars in The Kukumi?
- The Kukumi stars Anisa Ismaili, Luan Jaha, Donat Qosja, Shkumbin Istrefi, Yllka Gashi, Astrit Kabashi.
- How long is The Kukumi?
- The Kukumi has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Kukumi?
- The Kukumi is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Kukumi produced?
- The Kukumi was produced in Kosovo.