Bekim Guri (born 18 July 1985) is a Kosovo-born film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as A Blind Man (2013), The Burden of the Father (2016) and The Promised Land (2017).
Guri was born in Kosovo in 1985. He attended local film schools and studied film directing at the University of Prishtina in Kosovo. After graduating, he worked as an assistant director and editor on various projects, including the award-winning feature film The Return of the White Eagle (2006).
Guri made his feature-length directorial debut in 2013 with A Blind Man, a drama about a man who loses his sight in a tragic accident. The film was well-received by critics and won several awards, including the Best Feature Film award at the Kosovo International Film Festival.
Guri followed up his debut with The Burden of the Father (2016). The film tells the story of a young man returning to his village after a long absence to find it in disarray. It was nominated for Best Feature Film at the Kosovo International Film Festival and won the Best Balkan Film award at the International Cinephile Society Awards.
In 2017, Guri directed The Promised Land, a film about a young man who moves to a remote mountain village in search of a better life. The film premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival and won the Best Feature Film award at the International Cinephile Society Awards.
Guri's latest film is the psychological drama The Visitor (2020). The film tells the story of a man who is haunted by a mysterious figure and is forced to confront his own demons in order to save himself.
Guri has also produced a number of short films and documentaries, including the award-winning short film The Journey (2015).
Guri has established himself as one of the most promising filmmakers from the Balkans. His films have been praised for their unique visual style and thoughtful storytelling. Guri continues to push the boundaries of film and is currently working on his next project.
