Phantom Youth
Bota jonë
Synopsis
Zoe and Volta, childhood friends from a remote village, move to Pristina to pursue their studies. Full of dreams and youthful idealism, they befriend a group of rebellious, anti-establishment activists determined to make their voices heard. Amidst the social and political tensions of Kosovo in 2007, on the brink of independence, they navigate a country in turmoil—one searching for its identity while its youth remain overlooked.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luàna Bajrami
- Screenplay & Story
- Luàna Bajrami
- Original Title
- Bota jonë
- Country of Origin
- France, Kosovo
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Quad & Ten Cinema, OrëZäne Films, Quad Productions, Orphée Films, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luàna Bajrami
Luàna Bajrami
Hugo Paturel
Paul Frère, Julie Renault
Valbona Rahmani, Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Paturel
Director of Photography
Paul Frère
Editor
Julie Renault
Editor
Léopold Buchsbaum
Costume Design
Luàna Bajrami
Production Design
Luàna Bajrami
Director
Luàna Bajrami
Screenplay
Valbona Rahmani
Producer
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Producer
Olivier Nakache
Producer
Éric Toledano
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Youth
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What is Phantom Youth about?
Zoe and Volta, childhood friends from a remote village, move to Pristina to pursue their studies. Full of dreams and youthful idealism, they befriend a group of rebellious, anti-establishment activists determined to make their voices heard. Amidst the social and political tensions of Kosovo in 2007, on the brink of independence, they navigate a country in turmoil—one searching for its identity while its youth remain overlooked.
Who directed Phantom Youth?
Phantom Youth was directed by Luàna Bajrami.
Who stars in Phantom Youth?
The principal cast of Phantom Youth includes Elsa Mala, Albina Krasniqi, Don Shala, Aurora Ferati, Uratë Shabani.
When was Phantom Youth released and how long is it?
Phantom Youth was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.