| The Albanian | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Johannes Naber |
| Produced by | Boris Schönfelder Dritan Huqi |
| Written by | Johannes Naber |
| Starring | Nik Xhelilaj Xhejlane Tërbunia Ivan Shvedoff Amos Zaharia Stipe Erceg Çun Lajçi André Hennicke |
| Music by | Oliver Biehler |
| Cinematography | Sten Mende |
| Editing by | Ben Von Grafenstein |
| Distributed by | ARTE Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion On Film Production Südwestrundfunk (SWR) |
| Release date(s) | June 23, 2010 (Moscow) June 28, 2010 (Germany) October 30, 2010 (Albania) |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Albania Germany |
| Language | German Albanian |
The Albanian (German: Der Albaner, Albanian: Shqiptari) is a 2010 German and Albanian drama film directed by Johannes Naber and starring the Albanian award-winning Nik Xhelilaj.
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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].
Within a short screening period, the film has won several awards and the sympathy of the audience. The leading actor Nik Xhelilaj has earned three Best Leading Actor awards until now in three different film festivals[1].
Awards won
The film has also competed in other film festivals such as 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and 22nd Palm Springs International Film Festival and 15th Pusan International Film Festival.[10]