Three Windows and a Hanging (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Three Windows and a Hanging is a drama film directed by Isa Qosja.

What it’s about. In a traditional village in Kosova, a year after the war (2000) when people are rebuilding their lives, the female school teacher Lushe is driven by her inner conscience to give an interview to an international journalist, telling her that she and three other women from the village were raped by Serbian forces. A critical view of a society which survived the war, won its independence but still struggles with human equality. An insightful portrait of a Balkan village, of a patriarchal microcosm, and of its mayor who desperately wants to control the village life. Of husbands who feel forced to behave strong, but act against their own emotional interest. A reflection of rituals which not only show gender inequality, but also the absence of freedom of expression within the male community.

Who’s in it. Three Windows and a Hanging stars Irena Cahani as Lushe, Luan Jaha as Uka, Donat Qosja as Sokol and Xhevat Qorraj as Alush, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Three Windows and a Hanging sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Windows and a Hanging page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Windows and a Hanging tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.