FRED’s Matt Micucci interviews filmmaker Visar Morina, whose feature directorial debut had its international premiere in the official competition of the 50th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Visar tells us about the challenges of shooting a first feature, and dealing with delicate themes such as that of emigration and opting for a human approach over a political approach.
He also talks about perspective, which balances between the central child’s perspective and one of realism.
BABAI: The story of ten-year-old Nori plays out in Kosovo, in Germany, and on the road between the two countries. His father Gezim dominates his entire world, however, one day he leaves for work in the “West” and Nori won’t be placated concerning his sudden disappearance. This feature debut from a talented Kosovan filmmaker is rendered with exceptional intensity and a flair for portraying the emotional complexities of the child’s situation.
Il TFF 2025 rende omaggio a Paul Newman con una retrospettiva di 24 film e un manifesto firmato Eva Sereny, nel centenario della nascita dell'attore simbolo del cinema americano.
From August 27 to September 6, 2025, Giornate degli Autori returns to the Venice Film Festival. An edition that celebrates memory, rebellion, and the future of independent cinema.
Il direttore artistico della 82° Mostra di Venezia, Alberto Barbera, illustra il programma e ricorda come il cinema ci aiuti a capire cosa sta succedendo nel mondo
The 82nd Venice Film Festival presents the 91 films in the official selection, with debuts and big names: Baumbach, Del Toro, Bellocchio, Lanthimos and Bigelow