Gjirokastra
Гирокастра
Synopsis
Albania in the 1960s, the city of Gjirokastra. Katya, a graduate of the Philology Department of Moscow State University, marries an Albanian, a young historian whom she met in Moscow. Soon after Katya enters into a dialogue with the dictator Enver Hoxha at an art exhibition, her husband is arrested on trumped-up charges.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Zimny Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuriy Arabov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuriy Arabov, Ismail Kadare
- Original Title
- Гирокастра
- Country of Origin
- Albania, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Albimage, MKP Fortuna
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuriy Arabov
Yuriy Arabov, Ismail Kadare
Arunas Baraznauskas
Hervé Schneid
Ella Arkhangelskaya, Andrey Savelev, Loreta Mokini, Dritan Huqi, Olga Yuntunen
Department Leadership Roster
Yuriy Arabov
Director
Yuriy Arabov
Screenplay
Ismail Kadare
Screenplay
Arunas Baraznauskas
Director of Photography
Ella Arkhangelskaya
Producer
Andrey Savelev
Producer
Loreta Mokini
Producer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gjirokastra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gjirokastra about?
Albania in the 1960s, the city of Gjirokastra. Katya, a graduate of the Philology Department of Moscow State University, marries an Albanian, a young historian whom she met in Moscow. Soon after Katya enters into a dialogue with the dictator Enver Hoxha at an art exhibition, her husband is arrested on trumped-up charges.
Who directed Gjirokastra?
Gjirokastra was directed by Yuriy Arabov.
Who stars in Gjirokastra?
The principal cast of Gjirokastra includes Besmir Bitraku, Polina Grishina, Loredana Gjeci, Muzafer Zifla.
When was Gjirokastra released and how long is it?
Gjirokastra was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.