HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS marks the third Goran Stolevski film I’ve seen, and at this point, I’m fully convinced—he’s a legend, an auteur in his own right. His ability to craft deeply human stories with chaotic tenderness is unmatched.
This film hits hard although I know very little of North Macedonia as well as the dynamic between Albanian and Roma ethnic groups. The rawness of the performances—especially from Anamaria Marinca (Dita), the quietly commanding Samson Selim (Ali), and most impressively, child actress Dzada Selim who plays Mia—gave the film a heartbeat that felt entirely real. Every moment felt lived-in, messy, and full of love.
In a world that often punishes difference, HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS is a moving testament to the power of radical acceptance and the families we choose for ourselves. Beautiful, bruising, and unforgettable.
HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS marks the third Goran Stolevski film I’ve seen, and at this point, I’m fully convinced—he’s a legend, an auteur in his own right. His ability to craft deeply human stories with chaotic tenderness is unmatched.
This film hits hard although I know very little of North Macedonia as well as the dynamic between Albanian and Roma ethnic groups. The rawness of the performances—especially from Anamaria Marinca (Dita), the quietly commanding Samson Selim (Ali), and most impressively, child actress Dzada Selim who plays Mia—gave the film a heartbeat that felt entirely real. Every moment felt lived-in, messy, and full of love.
In a world that often punishes difference, HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS is a moving testament to the power of radical acceptance and the families we choose for ourselves. Beautiful, bruising, and unforgettable.
