The Albanian Virgin (2023)

The Albanian Virgin (2023) poster

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.

Director: Bujar Alimani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Olaf Didolff
Cinematography: Jörg Widmer
Editing: Philipp Thomas
Production: Elsani Film, ZDF/Arte, Potemkino Port, 90 Production, Mollywood, Circle Production
Country: Albania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo
Language: shqip
Original Language: sq

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Albanian Virgin stars Rina Krasniqi, Shkurte Sylejmani, Gresa Pallaska, Nik Xhelilaj, Alban Ukaj, Astrit Kabashi.
How long is The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is The Albanian Virgin?
The Albanian Virgin is a Drama film.
Where was The Albanian Virgin produced?
The Albanian Virgin was produced in Albania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo.