Norika Sefa
Norika Sefa | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | FAMU Prague |
| Occupation | Film director |
Norika Sefa is a Kosovan film director, writer and editor, living in Prague, Czech Republic.[1] Her feature film debut, Looking for Venera (2021),[2] won a special jury award at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam.[3]
Life and work[edit]
She holds a master's degree from the FAMU Prague. In her films, she often merges fiction and documentary. Norika has been invited to join the European Film Academy.[4]
Desde Arriba (2020) is a hybrid documentary made under the guidance of Werner Herzog in the Peruvian jungle.[5]
Looking for Venera[edit]
Looking for Venera (Albanian: Në kërkim të Venerës) (2021) is Sefa's debut feature film. The film is a coming-of-age drama shot in Kosovo with an ensemble composed of mostly non-actors. She wanted to show a picture of Kosovo far from exotic stereotypes.[6][7][8]
The film is a Kosovo Cinematography Center and Macedonia co-production. The film was shot in a small town in Kosovo, at the border with Macedonia. The film premiered at 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam, winning a special jury award in the Tiger competition.[3] Norika is currently developing her next feature film set in Kosovo.[5]
Filmography[edit]
- Desde Arriba (2020)- short doc
- Kiss Me, Now (2020) – short doc
- Në kërkim të Venerës/Looking for Venera (2021) – feature film
References[edit]
- ^ "Norika Sefa | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide. "Looking for Venera: a coming of age and emancipation story in today's Kosovo". Calvert 22 Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ a b Dalton, Ben. "Film Republic boards Rotterdam special jury prize winner 'Looking For Venera' (exclusive)". Screen. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Dokufest". Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Festival Scope". pro.festivalscope.com. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Norika Sefa • Director of Looking for Venera". Cineuropa – the best of european cinema. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ Dalton, Ben. "Film Republic sells 'Looking For Venera' to Mubi, picks up two titles (exclusive)". Screen. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ Young, Neil. "'Looking For Venera': Rotterdam Review". Screen. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
External links[edit]
- Norika Sefa at IMDb