Moving to London, this segment focuses on Anne (Katrin Cartlidge), a photo editor in a love triangle with her estranged husband, Nick, and her lover, Aleksandar (Rade Šerbedžija), a Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer. The distance from the Balkans provides no safety, as a violent incident at a London restaurant brings the conflict home.
Before the Rain (1994), directed by Milcho Manchevski, is a critically acclaimed Macedonian film known for its complex, non-linear structure and exploration of ethnic violence during the Yugoslav Wars. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Before the Rain (1994)1994
Set in a Macedonian monastery, a young monk named Kiril (Grégoire Colin), who has taken a vow of silence, discovers and protects Zamira (Labina Mitevska), an Albanian girl accused of murder. Their attempt to escape ends tragically when Zamira's own family kills her to prevent her from being with a Christian. Moving to London, this segment focuses on Anne
Aleksandar returns to his home village in Macedonia after 16 years, only to find it deeply divided by ethnic and religious hatred. He attempts to save an Albanian woman, Hana—his former love and Zamira’s mother—leading to a tragic conclusion that connects back to the film's beginning. Key Themes Before the Rain (1994) - Plot - IMDb The film won the Golden Lion at the
The film is divided into three interconnected stories—"Words," "Faces," and "Pictures"—that loop back on themselves, reflecting the cyclical nature of violence.