Growing Up Fat & Albanian
“A movie that's messy, complicated, violent... a movie about FAMILY.”
Synopsis
Meet Ella, a headstrong young American woman who defies everything-- her traditional Albanian upbringing, her strict family, her nemesis --the formidable Aunt Shirley to risk it all for TRUE LOVE. A love story about growing up FAT & Albanian. Your family or your heart? YOU decide. But choose wisely. And remember -- love, luck, fate, no matter what life throws you.... your family always has your back. If they don't stab you first. A story that's messy, complicated, violent. A movie about FAMILY.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona
- Screenplay & Story
- Elza Zagreda
- Original Title
- Growing Up Fat & Albanian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona
Elza Zagreda
Shawn Schaffer
Frank Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona
Director
Elza Zagreda
Writer
Shawn Schaffer
Director of Photography
Frank Reynolds
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Up Fat & Albanian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Growing Up Fat & Albanian about?
Meet Ella, a headstrong young American woman who defies everything-- her traditional Albanian upbringing, her strict family, her nemesis --the formidable Aunt Shirley to risk it all for TRUE LOVE. A love story about growing up FAT & Albanian. Your family or your heart? YOU decide. But choose wisely. And remember -- love, luck, fate, no matter what life throws you.... your family always has your back. If they don't stab you first. A story that's messy, complicated, violent. A movie about FAMILY.
Who directed Growing Up Fat & Albanian?
Growing Up Fat & Albanian was directed by Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona.
Who stars in Growing Up Fat & Albanian?
The principal cast of Growing Up Fat & Albanian includes Elza Zagreda, Shpend Xani, Tony Naumovski, Freia M. Titland, Lumi Subasic.
When was Growing Up Fat & Albanian released and how long is it?
Growing Up Fat & Albanian was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 36m.