Home Is Where the Films Are
Date:
January 9, 2023
Home Is Where the Films Are
Home Is Where The Films Are
by More Raça
Arena | Kosovo
2nd feature
Logline
Amidst the harsh realities of a refugee camp, a group of displaced children discovers the transformative magic of cinema, finding hope, inspiration, and a sense of belonging through the stories that light up the screen.
Synopsis
In March 1999, six-year-old More and her family fled Kosovo, seeking refuge in a Macedonian camp. Amid the struggle of adjusting to a place far from home, a glimmer of hope appeared when someone brought a screen and projector to show cartoons and movies to the children. Now, 20 years later, More has become a filmmaker in Pristina. This documentary follows her journey to rediscover the individuals who introduced her to the magic of cinema during those dark days in the refugee camp.
Director’s Profile
More Raça, born in Kosovo in 1992, is an accomplished filmmaker with a Ph.D. in Film Theory, Arts, and Television from South West University “Neofit Rilski.” Her debut feature, “Andromeda Galaxy,” won the Glocal in Progress award at the San Sebastián Film Festival and premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival 2020. Beyond filmmaking, More is recognized for industry advocacy, selected for prestigious programs like Berlinale Talents and Zurich Film Festival Academy. She was awarded the 2021 Annual Award for Achievement in Kosovo Cinema and served as a guest filmmaker at the University of Pennsylvania. As a Fulbright scholar, More conducted research in Film Pedagogy at NYFA in Los Angeles, further enhancing her contributions to the field.
Company Profile
Arena is a family-run production company based in Pristina, Kosovo, operating since 2000. Founded and managed by father and daughter Sunaj and More Raca, the company has produced a range of documentaries, TV shows, and award-winning short and feature films that have successfully participated in prestigious festivals.
Arena holds the distinction of producing the first-ever Spanish-Kosovo co-production and the first Kosovo project financed by the Ministry of Culture in Italy. The company is dedicated to supporting emerging directors, with a strong focus on films that address important social issues.