Albanian Virgin (2021)
Anno di uscita: 2021
Nazione: Albania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo
Alternative Title: The Albanian Virgin, Virgjëresha Shqiptare, Luanas Schwur, Albańska dziewica
Regista: Bujar Alimani
Writer: Katja Kittendorf
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Anita Elsani, Lesley Neary
Co-Producer: Besnik Krapi, Peter De Maegd, Tom Hameeuw
Società: 90 Production, Circle Production, Elsani Film, Mollywood, Potemkino Port, ZDF/Arte
Genere: Drama
Budget: N/A
Storia
In Albania during the 1950s, Luana, the daughter of a respected village man, befriends Agim after his family is banished by communists. As they grow older, their friendship blossoms into love. However, Luana's father had already promised her to another man when she was young. When he discovers Luana and Agim's relationship, he swiftly arranges for Luana's marriage to the chosen suitor. Luana is faced with a difficult choice: elope with Agim to Germany, risking capture and probable death at the hands of communists, or remain loyal to her family.
Riassunto
Directed by Bujar Alimani, 'Albanian Virgin' (2021) is a poignant drama set against the backdrop of communist Albania in the 1950s. The story revolves around Luana and Agim, childhood friends who fall in love as teenagers. However, their relationship is complicated by traditional expectations and political pressures. The film explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and the consequences of defying societal norms.
