Hive

Zeitgeist Films | Release Date: November 5, 2021

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Ratings

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AddinhooDec 31, 2021

Great movie! The stillness provided by the faces of Gashi is stunning and really gives the movie something else. It is a beautiful movie and I especially liked the ending.

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bertobellamyJun 12, 2022

A sometimes unknown effect of war is made visible in this film: what happens when the women that lost their husbands have to think of a way to survive in a society where they're seen as inferior? 'Hive' is a straightforward story based onA sometimes unknown effect of war is made visible in this film: what happens when the women that lost their husbands have to think of a way to survive in a society where they're seen as inferior? 'Hive' is a straightforward story based on actual events about a stoic woman uniting the wives of the missing to start a new business that can sustain them. The highlight of the movie is, of course, Yllka Gashi's acting. She carries the whole film on her shoulders, and the desperation and determination of its character are felt every moment. The screenplay lacks a little development of other characters, and the visual style may be too simple, but the story's impact remains intact.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMar 7, 2022

When the madness of war mercilessly tears families apart, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces, a process that can sometimes be more complicated than one might expect. So it was for the women of Kosovo in the wake of the tiny BalkanWhen the madness of war mercilessly tears families apart, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces, a process that can sometimes be more complicated than one might expect. So it was for the women of Kosovo in the wake of the tiny Balkan republic when it was bombarded by neighboring Serbia in 1999, a conflict that resulted in the "disappearance" of many of the nation's husbands and fathers, leaving their wives and mothers to carry on. But their efforts were often thwarted by a misogynistic culture that prevented them from earning a living, even despite the absence of male breadwinners in many households. Director Berta Basholli's fact-based debut feature tells the inspiring story of a group of women who defied the barriers in setting up their own company selling honey and ajvar, a relish made from red peppers and eggplants. This moving tale explores the challenges of starting a business under difficult conditions while trying to keep their families together an dealing with the grief of lost loved ones. The filmmaker hits all of the right notes with this offering, most notably in the superb performance by Yllka Gashi as the beleaguered but defiant protagonist. With world events being what they are at the moment, this outstanding release reminds us all too poignantly about what we face in the wake of these misguided catastrophes and the difficulty of coming back from them without an abundance of courage, fortitude and determination.… Expand

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