Witness (2017) Sisters Of The Blood Feud: Revenge Killings in Albania
A blood feud keeps Beta and her sister trapped at home, hoping their father's bid for asylum can provide an escape. Three years ago Beta’s brother killed another boy in her village in northern Albania, triggering a blood vendetta against her family. While her brother was sent to prison by the Albanian courts, the threat of revenge against the family remains due to widespread adherence to a 15th-century code known as the “Kanun”. This alternative justice system maintains that killing must be avenged in order to restore family honour. After the incident, Beta’s father fled to London where he hopes to get asylum, leaving Beta and her sister confined to the family home for their own protection. Beta is growing increasingly frustrated by her confinement, which has also prevented her from going to school. The only hope now is that her father will be granted asylum and she and her sister can escape their self-imposed prison sentence.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- Sisters Of The Blood Feud: Revenge Killings in Albania
Date Broadcast
- Monday 12 June 2017
Original Broadcast Date
- Sunday 11 June 2017
Release Year
- 2017
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- A blood feud keeps Beta and her sister trapped at home, hoping their father's bid for asylum can provide an escape. Three years ago Beta’s brother killed another boy in her village in northern Albania, triggering a blood vendetta against her family. While her brother was sent to prison by the Albanian courts, the threat of revenge against the family remains due to widespread adherence to a 15th-century code known as the “Kanun”. This alternative justice system maintains that killing must be avenged in order to restore family honour. After the incident, Beta’s father fled to London where he hopes to get asylum, leaving Beta and her sister confined to the family home for their own protection. Beta is growing increasingly frustrated by her confinement, which has also prevented her from going to school. The only hope now is that her father will be granted asylum and she and her sister can escape their self-imposed prison sentence.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Albania
Contributors
- Simon Hipkins (Director / Filmmaker)
- Key Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Albania