Bloodlands

2017 1h 22m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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A struggling family in Albania, wrestling with tradition, must unite against a mysterious clan's aggressions, leading to a 'blood feud' that is all too familiar in the Balkans.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gëzim Rudi
Skender
Emiljano Palali
Artan
Suela Bako
Shpresa
Alesia Xhemalaj
Iliriana
Enxhi Cuku
Lorena
Ilire Vinca Çelaj
Drita, The Witch
Fioralba Kryemadhi
Vlora

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven Kastrissios
Writers: Steven Kastrissios
Languages: Albanian
Countries: Albania, Australia

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Albania, Australia.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven Kastrissios, shot by Leander Ljarja. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Gëzim Rudi and Emiljano Palali and Suela Bako carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4232130 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Steven Kastrissios directs. Leander Ljarja behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Albania, Australia. Dialogue in Albanian.

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Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Albania, Australia.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Steven Kastrissios, shot by Leander Ljarja. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Gëzim Rudi and Emiljano Palali and Suela Bako carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4232130 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.