5 Times No
2023 Albanian romantic comedy film
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5 Times No (Albanian: 5 Herë Jo) is a 2023 Albanian romantic comedy film directed by Erion Bubullima and produced by Top Channel Films. The film stars Bora Zemani and Donald Veshaj as television producers whose professional rivalry evolves into personal conflict. It was released in Albanian cinemas on 13 December 2023.[1]
Donald Veshaj
| 5 Times No | |
|---|---|
Poster of 5 Times No | |
| 5 herë jo | |
| Directed by | Erion Bubullima |
| Written by | Olsi Cala, Besnik Mustafaj |
| Produced by | Bora Zemani Donald Veshaj |
| Starring | Bora Zemani, Donald Veshaj, Egla Ceno |
| Cinematography | Shpëtim Baça |
| Edited by | Mentor Selmani |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Top Channel Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Albania |
| Language | Albanian |
Synopsis
The story takes place within Albania's largest television platform. Jora (Bora Zemani) and Gjergji (Donald Veshaj) are producers competing for the same broadcast slot. Their rivalry with Klara (Egla Ceno), another producer, leads to a series of confrontations that combine comedic and romantic elements.[2]
Cast
- Bora Zemani as Jora [3]
- Donald Veshaj as Gjergji [4]
- Egla Ceno as Klara [5]
- Margent Caushi
- Xhejni Fama
- Enisa Hysa
- Agron Llakaj as Shefiti [6]
- Jorida Meta
- Albano Prodani
- Mehmet Xhelili
- Xhevahir Zeneli
Production
5 Times No was produced by Top Channel Films. Filming took place over the course of about a month.[7]
Release
Reception
Media coverage highlighted the film's focus on rivalry and relationships. Audience responses noted the film's humor and its contrast to other recent Albanian romantic comedies.[10]