The Beauty of the Donkey
Bukuria e Gomarit
Synopsis
After her father Asllan has lived in exile for sixty years, Dea returns with him to Makermal. This Kosovar village that was once his home was destroyed in the war, leaving only the stories of the survivors. Together with the remaining villagers, Swiss-Kosovar director Dea Gjinovci and her father embark on a search for traces of the past and are confronted with the collective scars of a community.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dea Gjinovci
- Screenplay & Story
- Dea Gjinovci
- Original Score
- Gael Kyriakidis
- Original Title
- Bukuria e Gomarit
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Kosovo, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First Hand Films, Astrae Productions, Unseen Films, Haut et Court, Sundance Institute, Facet II
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dea Gjinovci
Dea Gjinovci
Gael Kyriakidis
Samir Ljuma, Greta de Lazzaris
Lizi Gelber
Dea Gjinovci, Palmyre Badinier, Ilir Hasanaj
Department Leadership Roster
Dea Gjinovci
Director
Dea Gjinovci
Writer
Samir Ljuma
Director of Photography
Greta de Lazzaris
Director of Photography
Lizi Gelber
Editor
Gael Kyriakidis
Original Music Composer
Dea Gjinovci
Producer
Palmyre Badinier
Producer
Ilir Hasanaj
Producer
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What is The Beauty of the Donkey about?
After her father Asllan has lived in exile for sixty years, Dea returns with him to Makermal. This Kosovar village that was once his home was destroyed in the war, leaving only the stories of the survivors. Together with the remaining villagers, Swiss-Kosovar director Dea Gjinovci and her father embark on a search for traces of the past and are confronted with the collective scars of a community.
Who directed The Beauty of the Donkey?
The Beauty of the Donkey was directed by Dea Gjinovci.
Who stars in The Beauty of the Donkey?
The principal cast of The Beauty of the Donkey includes Dea Gjinovci, Asllan Gjinovci, Leart Gjinovci, Aliosha Cheyko, Kit Vincent.
When was The Beauty of the Donkey released and how long is it?
The Beauty of the Donkey was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beauty of the Donkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beauty of the Donkey was composed by Gael Kyriakidis.