A closer look at “Sundance Winner Blerta Basholli and Myrsini Aristidou Compete in Thessaloniki’s Meet the N”, exactly as the source publishes it. The 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, running November 5–15, has announced its Meet the Neighbors+ and Film Forward competition lineups. Among the notable entries is Blerta Basholli, the Sundance-winning director of “Hive,” who returns with “Dua,” a Kosovan war coming-of-age drama. She is joined by Myrsini Aristidou, a rising voice in Greek cinema, whose latest work is also in contention.
The Meet the Neighbors+ section highlights bold storytelling from Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean, offering a platform for regional voices with global resonance. This year’s selection underscores Thessaloniki’s role as a launchpad for festival-circuit favorites and emerging auteurs. With past winners gaining international distribution and critical acclaim, this competitive sidebar is a key indicator of future European cinema trends. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.