The Albanian Virgin
Virgjëresha shqiptare
Synopsis
Albania, 1958. Luana, the daughter of a well respected man in the village, makes friends with Agim, who moved here after his family were banned from the city by the communists. Years later, their childhood friendship turns into teenage love, but without prospects. Luana’s father promised her in marriage to someone else when she was a child. When her father finds out about Luana and Agim’s love, he is furious and immediately arranges for his daughter to be married to the man he chose for her. Luana faces a dilemma: to flee with her lover to Germany, risking being caught by the communists and probably killed, or stay loyal to her family. A poignant love story set in dark times shaped by pressure from old traditions. A deeply human tale about freedom, which is the greatest good even if the price is loneliness.
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The Albanian Virgin - trailer | Officiële selectie Filmfestival Oostende 2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bujar Alimani
- Screenplay & Story
- Katja Kittendorf
- Original Score
- Olaf Didolff
- Original Title
- Virgjëresha shqiptare
- Country of Origin
- Albania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Elsani Film, ZDF/Arte, Potemkino Port, 90 Production, Mollywood, Circle Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bujar Alimani
Katja Kittendorf
Olaf Didolff
Jörg Widmer
Philipp Thomas
Anita Elsani, Lesley Neary
Department Leadership Roster
Merijn Sep
Production Design
Jörg Widmer
Director of Photography
Philipp Thomas
Editor
Olaf Didolff
Original Music Composer
Anita Elsani
Producer
Lesley Neary
Producer
Katja Kittendorf
Writer
Charlotte Willems
Costume Design
Bujar Alimani
Director
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Albanian Virgin about?
Albania, 1958. Luana, the daughter of a well respected man in the village, makes friends with Agim, who moved here after his family were banned from the city by the communists. Years later, their childhood friendship turns into teenage love, but without prospects. Luana’s father promised her in marriage to someone else when she was a child. When her father finds out about Luana and Agim’s love, he is furious and immediately arranges for his daughter to be married to the man he chose for her. Luana faces a dilemma: to flee with her lover to Germany, risking being caught by the communists and probably killed, or stay loyal to her family. A poignant love story set in dark times shaped by pressure from old traditions. A deeply human tale about freedom, which is the greatest good even if the price is loneliness.
Who directed The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin was directed by Bujar Alimani.
Who stars in The Albanian Virgin?
The principal cast of The Albanian Virgin includes Rina Krasniqi, Shkurte Sylejmani, Gresa Pallaska, Nik Xhelilaj, Alban Ukaj.
When was The Albanian Virgin released and how long is it?
The Albanian Virgin was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Albanian Virgin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Albanian Virgin was composed by Olaf Didolff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).