The Albanian

The Albanian (German: Der Albaner, Albanian: Shqiptari) is a 2010 German-Albanian drama film directed by Johannes Naber and starring the Albanian award-winning Nik Xhelilaj.

The Albanian
Der Albaner
Directed byJohannes Naber
Written byJohannes Naber
Produced by
  • Boris Schönfelder
  • Dritan Huqi
Starring
CinematographySten Mende
Edited byBen Von Grafenstein
Music byOliver Biehler
Distributed by
Release dates
  • June 23, 2010 (2010-06-23) (Moscow)
  • June 28, 2010 (2010-06-28) (Germany)
  • October 30, 2010 (2010-10-30) (Albania)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Albania
  • Germany
Languages
  • German
  • Albanian

Plot

For the sake of love and the situations imposed by the life in his country, Arben emigrates to Germany. An illegal emigration, in search of money, a subtle condition to protect his love; an adventure that unintentionally confronts him with the unmerciful world of crime.[1]

Cast

Awards and competition

Within a short screening period, the film has won several awards and the sympathy of the audience. The leading actor Nik Xhelilaj has earned three Best Leading Actor awards until now in three different film festivals.[1]

Awards won

The film has also competed in other film festivals such as 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and 22nd Palm Springs International Film Festival and 15th Busan International Film Festival.[10]

References

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