The Delegation
The Delegation (Albanian: Delegacioni) is a 2018 Albanian drama film directed by Bujar Alimani. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]
| The Delegation | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Bujar Alimani |
| Starring | Viktor Zhusti |
Release date |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | Albania |
| Language | Albanian |
Plot
In October 1990, a European delegation arrives in Tirana to determine Albania's readiness for entry into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. To boost their chances, Albania's struggling communist government plans the release of a political prisoner when things go awry.[1]
Cast
- Viktor Zhusti as Leo
- Xhevdet Ferri as Asllan
- Ndriçim Xhepa as Spiro
- Richard Sammel as Head of the Delegation
Awards
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw International Film Festival | 20 October 2018 | Grand Prix | The Delegation | Won | [2] |
| Ecumenical Jury Award | Special Mention | ||||
| Tirana International Film Festival | 3–9 November 2018 | Audience Award | Won | [3] | |
| Media Award | Won | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Artan Minarolli | Won | |||
| Trieste Film Festival | 18–25 January 2019 | Best Feature Film | The Delegation | Won | [4] |
| PAG Jury Award | Won |
See also
References
- Holdsworth, Nick (20 September 2019). "Oscars: Albania Selects 'The Delegation' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- Poglajen, Tina (22 October 2018). "Her Job, The Delegation and other films from South-East Europe shine at Warsaw". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- Petković, Vladan (12 November 2018). "Irina emerges triumphant at the Tirana International Film Festival". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- Economou, Vassilis (24 January 2019). "The Delegation wins the 30th Trieste Film Festival". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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