WORKERS’ WINGS
Workers’ Wings, Ilir Hasanaj, 2024, 19′
Men who, after a work injury, look at us: How do they feel? What are their hopes? What does the future hold for them? Every line on their faces is sculpted by life itself. In contrast, a system filled with danger and injustice looms overhead.
Ilir Hasanaj is a filmmaker with roots in both Kosovo and Switzerland, embodying a unique blend of cultural influences. He honed his craft with a degree in Film from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and has since created thought-provoking documentaries that resonate globally.
His acclaimed work, “me dasht‘ me dasht‘ me dasht‘,” enjoyed success at esteemed international festivals from 2017 to 2020, including screenings at the Toronto Hot Docs Film Festival, Solothurn Film Festival, and Dokufest, where it received the audience award. Recently, Ilir’s film “Workers’ Wings” earned him the prestigious Tiger Short Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024.