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6.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb20031h 18mSerbia and Montenegro

Kenedi Goes Back Home

Kenedi se vraća kući

Synopsis

The first film in what would ultimately become Zilnik’s famed Kenedi trilogy follows street hustler Kenedi Hasani and his friend as they roam the streets of Serbia seeking Kenedi’s parents. Kenedi Goes Back Home is Zilnik’s account of the Roma people who were forced to flee from the war in the Balkans to Germany in the 1990s and who, ten years later, are forced against their will to return to Serbia. Zilnik shows the immigrants' lives in relation to the prevailing ideology shaped today by the borders between rich and poor and by the often-racist selection process that determines who will be accepted into Western Europe. In presenting the dilemmas and identifying the crises these people face, he appeals for a solution.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Želimir Žilnik
Screenplay & Story
Želimir Žilnik
Original Title
Kenedi se vraća kući
Country of Origin
Serbia and Montenegro
Spoken Languages
German, Serbian
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Terra film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Želimir Žilnik

Screenplay & Story

Želimir Žilnik

Director of Photography

Miodrag 'Miša' Milošević

Film Editing

Marko Cvejić

Department Leadership Roster

Želimir Žilnik

Želimir Žilnik

Director

Želimir Žilnik

Želimir Žilnik

Writer

Marko Cvejić

Editor

Miodrag 'Miša' Milošević

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kenedi Goes Back Home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenedi Goes Back Home

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kenedi Goes Back Home about?

The first film in what would ultimately become Zilnik’s famed Kenedi trilogy follows street hustler Kenedi Hasani and his friend as they roam the streets of Serbia seeking Kenedi’s parents. Kenedi Goes Back Home is Zilnik’s account of the Roma people who were forced to flee from the war in the Balkans to Germany in the 1990s and who, ten years later, are forced against their will to return to Serbia. Zilnik shows the immigrants' lives in relation to the prevailing ideology shaped today by the borders between rich and poor and by the often-racist selection process that determines who will be accepted into Western Europe. In presenting the dilemmas and identifying the crises these people face, he appeals for a solution.

Who directed Kenedi Goes Back Home?

Kenedi Goes Back Home was directed by Želimir Žilnik.

Who stars in Kenedi Goes Back Home?

The principal cast of Kenedi Goes Back Home includes Kenedi Hasani, Denis Ajeti, Orhan Beriša.

When was Kenedi Goes Back Home released and how long is it?

Kenedi Goes Back Home was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.