The Albanian Virgin (2023)
The Albanian Virgin (2023), directed by Bujar Alimani, starring Rina Krasniqi and Shkurte Sylejmani.
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Synopsis
Albania, 1958. Luana, the daughter of a well respected man in the village, makes friends with Agim, who moved here after his family were banned from the city by the communists. Years later, their childhood friendship turns into teenage love, but without prospects. Luana’s father promised her in marriage to someone else when she was a child. When her father finds out about Luana and Agim’s love, he is furious and immediately arranges for his daughter to be married to the man he chose for her. Luana faces a dilemma: to flee with her lover to Germany, risking being caught by the communists and probably killed, or stay loyal to her family. A poignant love story set in dark times shaped by pressure from old traditions. A deeply human tale about freedom, which is the greatest good even if the price is loneliness.
- Jörg WidmerCinematography
- Bujar AlimaniDirector
- Philipp ThomasEditing
- Anita ElsaniProducer
Trivia
- It premiered on February 9, 2023, a Thursday.
- It runs 1h54 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Virgjëresha shqiptare".
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosElsani Film, ZDF/Arte, Potemkino Port, 90 Production, Mollywood, Circle Production
- CountriesAlbania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo
- LanguagesAlbanian
- StatusReleased
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Cast
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Rina Krasniqi
Luana -
Shkurte Sylejmani
Luana (14) - Gresa Pallaska Bora
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Nik Xhelilaj
Flamur -
Alban Ukaj
Luk Fiku -
Astrit Kabashi
Sulo -
Kasem Hoxha
Ismail -
Lum Veseli
- Lulzim Zeqja
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Viktor Zhusti
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Igli Zarka
Agim - Jonida Vokshi Lule
- Mimoza Azemi Lule
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Gëzim Rudi
- Erjon Hodo
- Rebeka Qena
- Lurni Krasniqi
- Fatlume Bunjaku
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Aurita Agushi
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Valmir Krasniqi
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Crew
- Jörg Widmer Cinematography
- Bujar Alimani Director
- Philipp Thomas Editing
- Anita Elsani Producer
- Lesley Neary Producer
- Olaf Didolff Original music
- Katja Kittendorf Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Albanian Virgin about?
The Albanian Virgin: Albania, 1958. Luana, the daughter of a well respected man in the village, makes friends with Agim, who moved here after his family were banned from the city by the communists. Years later, their childhood friendship turns into teenage love, but without prospects. Luana’s father promised her in marriage to someone els…
Who directed The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin was directed by Bujar Alimani in 2023.
Who stars in The Albanian Virgin?
The cast of The Albanian Virgin includes Rina Krasniqi, Shkurte Sylejmani, Gresa Pallaska, Nik Xhelilaj and Alban Ukaj.
How long is The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin runs for 114 minutes, or 1h54.
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