The Odyssey of Joy (2025)
Lis, a 10-year-old boy, whose father is a missing person from the Kosovo war, lives cramped in a small apartment with his family during early 2000. Trying to forget a secret only he knows, Lis joins a French trio of clowns who are in Kosovo to entertain the children of the land. Soon enough Lis will learn that reality will catch up with everyone, and he will have to face his suppressed emotions.
Director: Zgjim Terziqi
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 16, 2025
Cast
- Diar Sadiku - Lis
- Lucie Fagedet - Agnés
- Frédéric Radepont - Robert
- Iñaki Lartigue - Jean-Pierre
- Njomza Ibraj Fetiu - Ajshe
- Melihate Qena - Gjyshja
- Eli Gashi - Nora
- Milot Hoxha - Marku
- Edon Rizvanolli - Sabit
- Dukë Sllamniku - Joni
Screenplay
Cinematography: François Ray
Editing: Enis Saraçi
Production: Plan Bee Films
Country: Kosovo, France
Language: shqip, English, Français
Original Language: sq
More Films by Director: Zgjim Terziqi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Odyssey of Joy about?
- Lis, a 10-year-old boy, whose father is a missing person from the Kosovo war, lives cramped in a small apartment with his family during early 2000. Trying to forget a secret only he knows, Lis joins a French trio of clowns who are in Kosovo to entertain the children of the land. Soon enough Lis will learn that reality will catch up with everyone, and he will have to face his suppressed emotions.
- Who directed The Odyssey of Joy?
- The Odyssey of Joy was directed by Zgjim Terziqi.
- Who stars in The Odyssey of Joy?
- The Odyssey of Joy stars Diar Sadiku, Lucie Fagedet, Frédéric Radepont, Iñaki Lartigue, Njomza Ibraj Fetiu, Melihate Qena.
- How long is The Odyssey of Joy?
- The Odyssey of Joy has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Odyssey of Joy?
- The Odyssey of Joy is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Odyssey of Joy produced?
- The Odyssey of Joy was produced in Kosovo, France.