| Arta Dobroshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pristina, Kosova |
| Occupation | Actress |
Arta Dobroshi (born 2 October 1979) is a Kosovar Albanian actress, often cited for her striking presence and ability to breathe authentic life into the roles she plays.[1]
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Arta Dobroshi was born in Kosova and grew up between Prishtina, Tirana and North Carolina. She was caught in both the 1997 rebellion in Albania and the Kosova War which ended in 1999. Arta studied acting at the Academy of Art Prishtina and starred in many short films and theatre plays whilst a student there.
Dobroshi came to international prominence for her portrayal of Lorna in Luc and Jean-Piere Dardenne's Lorna's Silence in which she played the title role to great acclaim and received international media attention. The film was awarded in Cannes [1] 2008. In the same year Dobroshi was nominated for her role, in the Best Actress category, at the European Film Awards[2] and at the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2009.[3]
"Lorna's Silence is her fourth feature and it meant a big jump in her career. International fame and acclamation came altogether, and that gave her global attention".[4]
Dobroshi received high praise from the film industry press:
"The radiant Dobroshi illuminates her physical and moral struggles with grit, conviction and a grace that shines all the more brightly amid the gloomy world from which it springs. Lorna may be lost, but here is an actress who, at every turn, knows exactly what she's doing." Variety (Aug. 28, 2008) [5]
Dobroshi has recently completed filming on Julie Gavras' Late Bloomers along side William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini. Recently Dobroshi starred in the short film Baby by BAFTA winning director Daniel Mulloy. Baby won the Best Short Film Award when it premièred at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2010[6] and won Best International Short Film at Cork Film Festival.[7] It was awarded the highly coveted Best Short Film Award at the British Independent Film Awards[8] and will have its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2011.
Dobroshi was a jury member of the 59th Berlin International Film Festival.[9]
On 22 December 2008, Dobroshi was appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a MDG Champion / Goodwill Ambassador for Kosova.[10] The UNDP were impressed by her previous charity work and believed that her high profile would help raise awareness on Kosova issues.
| Year | Title | Director | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Nëna | Daniel Mulloy | Fatmire | In Production |
| 2011 | Late Bloomers | Julie Gavras | Maya | |
| 2011 | Baby | Daniel Mulloy | Amira | |
| 2008 | Lorna's Silence (Le Silence de Lorna) | Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne | Lorna | European Film Award Best Actress Nomination |
| 2007 | Vera | Artan Minarolli | Vera | |
| 2006 | The Sadness of Mrs. Snajdrova (Smutek paní Snajdrové) | Piro Milkani and Eno Milkani | Emma | |
| 2005 | Magic Eye (Syri magjik) | Kujtim Çashku | Viola | Skopje Film Festival Best Actress |
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