Hive
Hive

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Hive

2026
Movie
91 min
English

A strict, anxious teenager loses the child she’s babysitting and must brave a sinister force hiding in plain sight among the children in the playground. As her world unravels and her grip on reality starts to slip, she must outwit a world where nothing is as it seems to make it out alive.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users91%
Director: Blerta BasholliGenres: Biography, Drama

Plot Summary

In a Serbian village still reeling from the Kosovo war, a woman named Fahrije begins her own business to support her family after her husband goes missing. Facing societal disapproval and resistance from the male-dominated community, she perseveres to create a new livelihood for herself and other war widows. Her determination not only provides for her family but also inspires other women to break free from traditional constraints.

Critical Reception

Hive received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its powerful lead performance and its moving portrayal of resilience and female empowerment in the face of adversity. Critics lauded the film's authentic storytelling and its ability to shed light on the struggles of women in post-war Kosovo.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and inspiring story of a woman's unwavering strength.

  • Yllka Gashi delivers a standout performance as a resilient widow.

  • The film offers a crucial look at female empowerment in a patriarchal society.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently praise the film's emotional impact and the powerful performance of the lead actress. Many viewers found the story of Fahrije's struggle and eventual success to be deeply inspiring and thought-provoking, highlighting themes of perseverance and community.

Awards & Accolades

World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival 2021, Audience Award and Best Director at the Zurich Film Festival 2021, and numerous other international awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Fahrije Hoti, who, after her husband disappeared during the Kosovo War, started a small agricultural business and went on to inspire many other women in her community to do the same.

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