Era is the story I needed as a young girl growing up in Kosovo in the 1990s—a time when silence was survival, and strength often meant staying invisible. But I wanted to be seen. I wanted to scream, to ask questions, to dream. This film is my scream —subtle, but defiant.

Like Era, I was surrounded by strong women who carried families through uncertainty. They endured quietly, but their resilience was radical. With this story, I wanted to honor their strength while also challenging the systems—political and cultural—that kept them bound.

Era is not a war story. It’s a story of transformation. A girl daring to imagine a different life. A girl who finds her voice and reclaims her future. I hope this film reminds others—especially young women—that change begins the moment we decide not to stay silent.