Solum
TITLE
Solum
DIRECTOR
Hana Bucalija
COUNTRY
Kosovo
YEAR
2024
DURATION
17′
GENRE
Fiction
Solum
Ela and Lora, determined to pursue Ela's dream of becoming pop stars in a male-dominated society, face overwhelming challenges. One rainy night, they sneak out, taking a taxi to a music studio, but encounter a troubling situation. The male taxi driver oversteps boundaries, behaving inappropriately towards Lora, who is temporarily without her hijab borrowed by Ela. Lora feels pressured to remain silent and endure the uncomfortable situation.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Hana Bucalija
Hana Bucalija, a Kosovo based artist, discovered her passion for cinema early on. At 19, she pursued film studies at Pristina University, where she is now finalizing her master's. With a degree in Film Directing, Hana has swiftly established herself as a director, producer, and scriptwriter. Her impactful short films, including "Vera," "Battery Low," and "Beyond the Veil," deeply resonate with audiences by delving into the complexities of the human experience. Her recent thesis film, "Solum," further reinforces her reputation as a storyteller adept at capturing the nuances of human life.
- DirectorHana Bucalija
- ScreenplayHana Bucalija
- CinematographyFejmi Daut
- Cast
- EditingIsmet Sijarina, Meriton Braha
- Producer/s Ismet Sijarina
- Production CompanyUniversity of Prishtina & Thumbs Up
- Distributor/s
- Project TitleSolum
- Project TypeFiction
- Completion Date 1 January 2024
- Country of originKosovo
- Country of filmingKosovo
- LanguageAlbanian
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student ProjectNo
Hana Bucalija
Hana Bucalija, a Kosovo based artist, discovered her passion for cinema early on. At 19, she pursued film studies at Pristina University, where she is now finalizing her master's. With a degree in Film Directing, Hana has swiftly established herself as a director, producer, and scriptwriter. Her impactful short films, including "Vera," "Battery Low," and "Beyond the Veil," deeply resonate with audiences by delving into the complexities of the human experience. Her recent thesis film, "Solum," further reinforces her reputation as a storyteller adept at capturing the nuances of human life.
