Before The Rain (1994)1994 Apr 2026

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

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. Before the Rain (1994)1994

The film is divided into three interconnected stories—"Words," "Faces," and "Pictures"—that loop back on themselves, reflecting the cyclical nature of violence. Aleksandar returns to his home village in Macedonia