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Updated: 27/09/2019 - 16:23

Video. A family’s experience of war inspires Kosovo’s entry for the Oscars

A film about the war in Kosovo has been submitted for best international feature at next year's Oscars. 'Zana' is inspired by events that happened to the family of director Antoneta Kastrati during the war.

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