Blues in Tirana
Synopsis
47 years after the rupture between Albania and China, a young Chinese filmmaker returns to Tirana in place of his grandfather. Alongside three Albanian students, he pieces together the turbulent post-socialist memories of the Sino-Albanian relationship through old photographs, poetry, and the uncertainty of the future.
Top Cast
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Tirana International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dino Zhang
- Screenplay & Story
- Dino Zhang
- Original Score
- I Tpame I Tvrame
- Original Title
- Blues in Tirana
- Release Date
- 22/09/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dino Zhang
Dino Zhang
I Tpame I Tvrame
Dino Zhang
Dino Zhang
Department Leadership Roster
Dino Zhang
Producer
Dino Zhang
Writer
Dino Zhang
Editor
I Tpame I Tvrame
Original Music Composer
Dino Zhang
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blues in Tirana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blues in Tirana
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What is Blues in Tirana about?
47 years after the rupture between Albania and China, a young Chinese filmmaker returns to Tirana in place of his grandfather. Alongside three Albanian students, he pieces together the turbulent post-socialist memories of the Sino-Albanian relationship through old photographs, poetry, and the uncertainty of the future.
Who directed Blues in Tirana?
Blues in Tirana was directed by Dino Zhang.
Who stars in Blues in Tirana?
The principal cast of Blues in Tirana includes Deni Çava, Enes Xhabija, Alexandra Eder.
When was Blues in Tirana released and how long is it?
Blues in Tirana was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Blues in Tirana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blues in Tirana was composed by I Tpame I Tvrame.