Looking for Venera (2022)
Living in a crowded, multi-generational household in a small village in Kosovo, the quiet teenager Venera can rarely find privacy. However, when she befriends the rebellious Dorina, a new, liberating world opens up to her. Slowly, Venera begins to push against her conservative family’s expectations.
Director: Norika Sefa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: January 22, 2022
Cast
- Kosovare Krasniqi - Venera
- Erjona Kakeli
- Rozafa Celaj - Dorina
- Basri Lushtaku - Venera's Father
- Tristan Halilaj - Gent
Screenplay
Cinematography: Luis Armando Arteaga
Editing: Norika Sefa, Stefan Stabenow
Production: Circle Production, In My Country Post Production
Country: Kosovo, Macedonia
Language: shqip, English
Original Language: sq
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
kosovo, coming of age, teenage girl, family, rural life
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Looking for Venera about?
- Living in a crowded, multi-generational household in a small village in Kosovo, the quiet teenager Venera can rarely find privacy. However, when she befriends the rebellious Dorina, a new, liberating world opens up to her. Slowly, Venera begins to push against her conservative family’s expectations.
- Who directed Looking for Venera?
- Looking for Venera was directed by Norika Sefa.
- Who stars in Looking for Venera?
- Looking for Venera stars Kosovare Krasniqi, Erjona Kakeli, Rozafa Celaj, Basri Lushtaku, Tristan Halilaj.
- How long is Looking for Venera?
- Looking for Venera has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Looking for Venera?
- Looking for Venera is a Drama film.
- Where was Looking for Venera produced?
- Looking for Venera was produced in Kosovo, Macedonia.
- What are the themes of Looking for Venera?
- The themes of Looking for Venera include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.