The Albanian (2010)

The Albanian (2010) poster

Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.

Director: Johannes Naber
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oliver Biehler
Cinematography: Sten Mende
Editing: Ben von Grafenstein
Production: Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion, On Film Production, ARTE, SWR
Country: Albania, Germany
Language: shqip, Deutsch
Original Language: sq
More Films by Director: Johannes Naber
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Albanian about?
Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.
Who directed The Albanian?
The Albanian was directed by Johannes Naber.
Who stars in The Albanian?
The Albanian stars Nik Xhelilaj, Amos Zaharia, Stipe Erceg, Eva Löbau, Çun Lajçi, Yllka Mujo.
How long is The Albanian?
The Albanian has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Albanian?
The Albanian is a Drama film.
Where was The Albanian produced?
The Albanian was produced in Albania, Germany.