After a long absence, American writer and director Joshua Marston returns with his second feature which is set in Albania. Two neighboring families feud continues when a member of one family is killed which has devastating consequences on the children whose livelihood is threatened. Marston and co-writer Andamion Murataj give the ancient tradition of blood feud a modern spin and how it's still practiced in some parts of the world. They show the feud through the eyes of two teenage siblings who have to sacrifice their lives for the good of the family. Marston has assembled a talented cast and crew that deliver a powerful film. For an American director, Marston has created his own niche that focuses on world cinema yet with universal themes. 1001 Films' coverage of the 34th Mill Valley Film Festival.
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Forgiveness of Blood
After a long absence, American writer and director Joshua Marston returns with his second feature which is set in Albania. Two neighboring families feud continues when a member of one family is killed which has devastating consequences on the children whose livelihood is threatened. Marston and co-writer Andamion Murataj give the ancient tradition of blood feud a modern spin and how it's still practiced in some parts of the world. They show the feud through the eyes of two teenage siblings who have to sacrifice their lives for the good of the family. Marston has assembled a talented cast and crew that deliver a powerful film. For an American director, Marston has created his own niche that focuses on world cinema yet with universal themes. 1001 Films' coverage of the 34th Mill Valley Film Festival.
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