An exploration of displacement within diaspora and the use of memory and film to find cultural identity within cultural hybridity

Abstract

In 1999, Kosovo fought a brutal war against their neighbouring country, Serbia, in an attempt to gain independence and free itself from the attempt at ethnic cleansing by
Serbian soldiers. The Serbian army massacred thousands of Kosovan Albanian ethnic Muslims to gain the territory they believed was their right. Over a million Kosovans migrated during this time, leaving their homes, relatives and lives behind in search of safety. They had to find temporary refuge in peaceful neighbouring countries, such as Macedonia and Albania, where some lived with volunteer host families; however, many lived in refugee camps along with their fellow natives. For Albanians who had to flee the war, the hardest part was leaving their homes, not knowing if they would ever return...

Date of Award	14 Aug 2019
Original language	English
Supervisor	Dale Holmes (Main Supervisor) & Alison Carr (Co-Supervisor)