Man of the House
Burri i shtëpisë
Synopsis
Fran, a woman who has chosen to live as a man, following the tradition of Albanian “Burrnesha.” To become a mother to her orphaned niece, Fran must make a difficult decision between preserving her status as a “man” or relinquishing it to reconnect with the maternal feelings she has long suppressed. When the time comes to move forward, her niece’s choice forces Fran to confront her deepest fears: to keep the child close or to give the young girl wings to fly.
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Sarajevo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andamion Murataj
- Screenplay & Story
- Andamion Murataj
- Original Title
- Burri i shtëpisë
- Country of Origin
- Albania, Macedonia
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Manufaktura Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andamion Murataj
Andamion Murataj
Department Leadership Roster
Andamion Murataj
Director
Andamion Murataj
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of the House
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What is Man of the House about?
Fran, a woman who has chosen to live as a man, following the tradition of Albanian “Burrnesha.” To become a mother to her orphaned niece, Fran must make a difficult decision between preserving her status as a “man” or relinquishing it to reconnect with the maternal feelings she has long suppressed. When the time comes to move forward, her niece’s choice forces Fran to confront her deepest fears: to keep the child close or to give the young girl wings to fly.
Who directed Man of the House?
Man of the House was directed by Andamion Murataj.
Who stars in Man of the House?
The principal cast of Man of the House includes Drita Karaga.
When was Man of the House released and how long is it?
Man of the House was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.