The Albanian
Shqiptari
Synopsis
Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Naber
- Screenplay & Story
- Andeta Spahivogli, Chris Silber, Alexander Steimle, Johannes Naber
- Original Score
- Oliver Biehler
- Original Title
- Shqiptari
- Country of Origin
- Albania, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion, On Film Production, ARTE, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Naber
Andeta Spahivogli, Chris Silber, Alexander Steimle, Johannes Naber
Oliver Biehler
Sten Mende
Ben von Grafenstein
Dritan Huqi, Boris Schönfelder
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Naber
Director
Andeta Spahivogli
Writer
Chris Silber
Writer
Alexander Steimle
Writer
Dritan Huqi
Producer
Boris Schönfelder
Producer
Johannes Naber
Writer
Ben von Grafenstein
Editor
Ina Timmerberg
Production Design
Sten Mende
Director of Photography
Juliane Maier
Costume Design
Oliver Biehler
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Albanian
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What is The Albanian about?
Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.
Who directed The Albanian?
The Albanian was directed by Johannes Naber.
Who stars in The Albanian?
The principal cast of The Albanian includes Nik Xhelilaj, Amos Zaharia, Stipe Erceg, Eva Löbau, Çun Lajçi.
When was The Albanian released and how long is it?
The Albanian was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Albanian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Albanian was composed by Oliver Biehler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Albanian?
The Albanian holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).