The Odyssey of Joy
Odiseja e Gëzimit
Synopsis
Lis, a 10-year-old boy, whose father is a missing person from the Kosovo war, lives cramped in a small apartment with his family during early 2000. Trying to forget a secret only he knows, Lis joins a French trio of clowns who are in Kosovo to entertain the children of the land. Soon enough Lis will learn that reality will catch up with everyone, and he will have to face his suppressed emotions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cairo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zgjim Terziqi
- Screenplay & Story
- Zgjim Terziqi
- Original Title
- Odiseja e Gëzimit
- Country of Origin
- Kosovo, France
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Plan Bee Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zgjim Terziqi
Zgjim Terziqi
François Ray
Enis Saraçi
Valmira Hyseni, Marie Ballon
Department Leadership Roster
Zgjim Terziqi
Director
Zgjim Terziqi
Writer
Valmira Hyseni
Producer
Marie Ballon
Producer
Enis Saraçi
Editor
François Ray
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odyssey of Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Odyssey of Joy about?
Lis, a 10-year-old boy, whose father is a missing person from the Kosovo war, lives cramped in a small apartment with his family during early 2000. Trying to forget a secret only he knows, Lis joins a French trio of clowns who are in Kosovo to entertain the children of the land. Soon enough Lis will learn that reality will catch up with everyone, and he will have to face his suppressed emotions.
Who directed The Odyssey of Joy?
The Odyssey of Joy was directed by Zgjim Terziqi.
Who stars in The Odyssey of Joy?
The principal cast of The Odyssey of Joy includes Diar Sadiku, Lucie Fagedet, Frédéric Radepont, Iñaki Lartigue, Njomza Ibraj Fetiu.
When was The Odyssey of Joy released and how long is it?
The Odyssey of Joy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.