Besa (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2009 · Film · ★ 4.9

Besa poster

Released in 2009, Besa is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Srđan Karanović, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. At the beginning of the World War I, Filip, a Serbian school director in the Serbian province, has been asked to immediately go to Belgrade to get war schedule. His wife Lea, Slovene, with no one to leave because the two of them recently arrived in the small town and no one really knows them. Azem, an Albanian, school attendance, gives Filip a promise (Besa) to watch the Lea and that nothing will happen. Lea and Azem, are forced to live together in an abandoned school. Their relationship changes during the time.

Who’s in it. Besa stars Miki Manojlović as Azem, Iva Krajnc Bagola as Lea, Nebojša Dugalić as Filip and Radivoje Bukvić as Poručnik Jevrem / Lt. Jevrem, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Besa has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Besa page.

If you liked it. Fans of Besa tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Besa (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Besa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Besa worth watching?
Besa holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Besa?
Besa stars Miki Manojlović, Iva Krajnc Bagola, Nebojša Dugalić, Radivoje Bukvić and Jovo Maksić.
When was Besa released?
Besa was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.