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'Displaced' is a Kosovan short docufiction film, directed by Samir Karahoda and released in 2021.[Marko Stojiljkovi, [https://ubiquarian.net/2021/08/review-displaced-2021/ "Review: Displaced (2021)"]. 'Ubiquarian', 18 August 2021.] Blending both documentary and fictional elements, the film centres on Ermegan and Jeton, two men in Prizren who are attempting to maintain and rebuild the local table tennis club.[
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The film premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, in competition for the Short Film Palme d'Or.[Fabien Lemercier, [https://www.cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/406033/ "The short films vying for the Palme dOr at Cannes unveiled"]. 'Cineuropa', 16 June 2021.] It was subsequently screened at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the award for Best International Short Film.[Steve Pond, [https://www.thewrap.com/belfast-wins-toronto-film-festivals-peoples-choice-award/ "Belfast Wins Toronto Film Festivals Peoples Choice Award"]. 'TheWrap', 18 September 2021.] In January 2022, it received the Best Non Fiction Short Film Award at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
The film was a nominee for Best Short Film at the 34th European Film Awards.[K. J. Yossman, [https://variety.com/2021/awards/news/european-film-awards-2021-winners-1235130895/ "Quo Vadis, Aida?, Riz Ahmeds Flee Win Big at the European Film Awards"]. 'Variety', 11 December 2021.]
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