Serbian feminist activist: ‘Albanians and Serbs are so similar in their differences’

Albania-Serbia joint projects are rare, especially in arts and culture. Historical stereotypes, lack of sufficient exchanges and funding remain a barrier for the two EU aspirant Western Balkan countries. However, civil society activists have increased efforts to boost mutual understanding in the past couple of years through different projects, including arts. The latest example is the “Kismet” documentary showcasing the challenges facing young women both in Serbia and Albania. Minja Mardjonovic, an online feminist activist, columnist, freelance writer, who directed the newly released “Kismet” documentary, tells Tirana Times in an interview “Kismet is a story about love, understanding, connecting, co-operation,…