I Believe the Portrait Saved Me
Mua besoj më shpëtoj portreti
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after his abduction during the Kosovo War, painter Skender Muja recalls a pivotal moment of survival. Held in a detention center, he was ordered to draw a Serbian commander’s portrait to save his life.
Top Cast
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Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alban Muja
- Screenplay & Story
- Alban Muja
- Original Title
- Mua besoj më shpëtoj portreti
- Country of Origin
- Kosovo, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- 038Studio, Asfalt Films, Qendra Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alban Muja
Alban Muja
Samir Karahoda
Enis Saraçi
Edon Rizvanolli
Department Leadership Roster
Alban Muja
Director
Alban Muja
Writer
Edon Rizvanolli
Producer
Samir Karahoda
Director of Photography
Enis Saraçi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Believe the Portrait Saved Me
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What is I Believe the Portrait Saved Me about?
Twenty-five years after his abduction during the Kosovo War, painter Skender Muja recalls a pivotal moment of survival. Held in a detention center, he was ordered to draw a Serbian commander’s portrait to save his life.
Who directed I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
I Believe the Portrait Saved Me was directed by Alban Muja.
Who stars in I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
The principal cast of I Believe the Portrait Saved Me includes Skender Muja.
When was I Believe the Portrait Saved Me released and how long is it?
I Believe the Portrait Saved Me was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 10m.