IMDb 6 2022 HD

The Hill Where Lionesses Roar

The Hill Where Lionesses Roar

2022
Drama
84 min NR Albania
6.4 / 10
6 IMDB

Somewhere in Kosovo, in an isolated village, three young women find their dreams and ambitions stifled, but nothing can stop them in their quest for independence.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Luàna Bajrami / Judith Dozières
Starring
Flaka Latifi / Uratë Shabani / Era Balaj / Andi Bajgora / Vlera Rrahmani / Luàna Bajrami

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

empowering poignant resilient determined hopeful constrained authentic yearning spirited grounded understated aspirational

Reviews

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Sophia Lee
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The Hill Where Lionesses Roar' is a beautifully rendered ode to youthful ambition and the unyielding pursuit of freedom. The performances of Flaka Latifi, Uratë Shabani, and Era Balaj are the film's great strength, their individual journeys weaving…

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Julian Croft
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film offers a grounded perspective on the challenges faced by young women in a restrictive environment. The performances by the lead actresses, including Flaka Latifi, Uratë Shabani, and Era Balaj, are commendable, conveying a sense of quiet…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly captivating piece of filmmaking, 'The Hill Where Lionesses Roar' shines a light on the untamed spirit of three young women determined to carve their own destinies. The chemistry between Flaka Latifi, Uratë Shabani, and Era Balaj…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Hill Where Lionesses Roar' presents a stark, yet compelling, portrait of young women chafing against the confines of their rural existence. The central trio, brought to life by Flaka Latifi, Uratë Shabani, and Era Balaj, are the…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a quietly powerful debut that resonates long after the credits roll. The performances from Flaka Latifi, Uratë Shabani, and Era Balaj are uniformly excellent, imbuing their characters with a palpable sense of longing and steely resolve.…

FAQs

The compelling nature of their quest stems from the inherent human desire for self-determination, amplified by the restrictive environment of their isolated village. The film highlights how societal limitations can clash with personal dreams and ambitions. The three young women's refusal to be defined by their circumstances, and their active pursuit of autonomy, forms the emotional core, making their journey a powerful exploration of resilience and the pursuit of freedom.