Bleach

Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Italy, The Netherlands

A group of female cleaners discuss a bleach brand in a focus group. Fatime, a domestic worker, shares a story that catches the attention of the CEO, Elvira, leading to a job offer. Following a surgery, Fatime becomes Elvira’s caretaker, forming a bond she mistakes for friendship. When a betrayal shatters this illusion, Fatime realizes her truth holds no weight in a world shaped by manipulative class dynamics. 

Original Title:ZbardhjeDirector:Kaltrina KrasniqiScreenwriter:Doruntina BashaProducer:Ares ShportaProduction Company:Vera Films (Kosovo)Co-producers:Slingshot Films (Italy), Code Blue Productions (Montenegro), Family Affair Films (Netherlands) and Dream Factory Macedonia (North Macedonia) Budget: 900,000 € (secured 50%)Looking for: Sales and Norwegian Co-Production partners Contact at NFM:Ares Shporta, ares.sh@gmail.com