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Erza Surdulli
- August 7, 2026 13:26
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The preparations are almost over.
Prizren is ready to welcome thousands of visitors from the country and the world.
The 25th edition of "DokuFest" kicks off on August 7, transforming the city into the center of documentary film for nine days.
To orient visitors as easily as possible, a map of "DokuFest" has been placed in the city, marking all the locations where the festival activities take place.
In addition to film screenings, visitors will have the opportunity to attend numerous cultural activities, discussions, concerts and events that enliven the atmosphere in every corner of the city.
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Shan Kolaj is coming to Prizren for the first time from Albania, he adds that he is not very informed about activities, but he is liking the liveliness of the city.
"I am from Albania, from the Highlands, I am coming to Prizren for the first time, we saw the castle, the connection of Prizren, which we learned in history. At the moment I don't know much about the activities, but overall it is a beautiful city," he says.
Other visitors, like Bedrush Sylejmani, also add that they follow the activities physically, but mostly through television.
"I like to visit Prizren because of the fountain, we visited the castle up there a little... We follow all the activities on television, through the channels," he says.
To make the festival even more special, "DokuShop" brings various t-shirts and souvenirs to "DokuFest" fans.
"Dokushop" assistant, Dua Gurgushka, says that the ticket price for this year is 4 euros.
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"DokuFest is from August 7th to 15th, the interest is very high, we sell T-shirts here, we sell mugs, stickers, bags... You are welcome, DokuFest is a festival that brings people together," she emphasizes.
According to the Director of Culture, Ajlin Shishku, this festival continues to be the identity of Prizren, bringing thousands of visitors and a rich program of films and concerts.
"This year is the 25th anniversary of DokuFest, there will be performances, documentaries, short films, as well as concerts as always that bring different visitors from different countries of the world. It has a big impact, as it brings many international visitors, now DokuFest has become the identity of the city of Prizren. There will be four consecutive nights of concerts with different bands, starting from the 12th until the 15th on the last night," says Shishku.
She adds that young people are also part of these days, who every year become an active part of the organization and activities of the festival.
"When DokuFest takes place, young people are usually willing and willing to help with logistics, as it has a positive impact on them as well, as it is a good experience. A final message is an invitation to come and you will never be disappointed," emphasizes Shishku.
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This edition received a record number of 3,687 applications from around the world, while 104 films were selected in the competition in eight competitive categories.
The documentary and short film festival, "DokuFest", is considered a cultural movement that has transformed the historic city of Prizren into a bridge that unites filmmakers and artists from all over the world.
