The Albanian
2010 German-Albanian drama film
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The Albanian (German: Der Albaner, Albanian: Shqiptari) is a 2010 German-Albanian drama film directed by Johannes Naber and starring the Albanian actor Nik Xhelilaj.
- Boris Schönfelder
- Dritan Huqi
- Nik Xhelilaj
- Xhejlane Tërbunja
- Ivan Shvedoff
- Amos Zaharia
- Stipe Erceg
- Çun Lajçi
- Yllka Mujo
- André Hennicke
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| Directed by | Johannes Naber |
| Written by | Johannes Naber |
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| Cinematography | Sten Mende |
| Edited by | Ben Von Grafenstein |
| Music by | Oliver Biehler |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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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
- Nik Xhelilaj as Arben Shehu
- Xhejlane Tërbunja as Etleva Petriti
- Ivan Shvedoff as Slatko
- Amos Zaharia as Ilir Shehu
- Stipe Erceg as Damir
- Eva Löbau as Nicola
- Çun Lajçi as Arben's father
- Luan Jaha as Arben's uncle
- Yllka Mujo as Etleva's mother
- Guljelm Radoja as Etleva's father
- Bruno Shllaku as Sali
- Julian Deda as Florenç
- Besmir Halitaj as Taulant
- Ledio Janushi as Skerdi
- Elton Lomthi as Artan
- Hazir Hazir as Edon
- André Hennicke as the pharmacist
Awards and competition
Within a short screening period, the film won several awards. The leading actor Nik Xhelilaj earned three Best Leading Actor awards in three different film festivals.[1]
Awards won
- Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis 2011[2]
- Best Film / Max-Ophüls-Preis
- Cinéma Tous Ecrans - Geneva international Film Festival 2010[3]
- Best Film "Reflet d'Or" (Ex aequo)
- Public Award for Best long feature film
- 32nd Moscow International Film Festival[4]
- Special Jury Prize "Silver George"[5][6]
- Best Actor Prize "Silver George" for Nik Xhelilaj[5][6]
- Bergen International Film Festival 2010
- Special Jury Mention[7]
- PriFilmFest - Prishtina International Film Festival 2010[8]
- Special Jury Award for the film
- "Golden Goddess" Best Actor Award for Nik Xhelilaj
- 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival
- Best Actor Award for Nik Xhelilaj in the International Feature Competition[9]
The film has also competed in other film festivals such as the 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, 15th Busan International Film Festival and 22nd Palm Springs International Film Festival.[10]