Burrneshat: The last sworn virgins of Albania

The burrnesha tradition is a centuries old practise in which women swear an oath of celibacy to village elders and live as men. These women are known as the burrneshat, or sworn virgins. But today only a dozen 'sworn virgins' of this ancient Balkan tradition are left in the world.

Directed and presented by: Tui McLean

Cinematography and edit: Derrick Evans

Executive producers: Camelia Sadeghzadeh, Valeria Perasso