The Albanian (2010)
"Der Albaner" (original title)

Handsome Albanian villager Arben (the appealing Nik Xhelilaj, who looks set for a big international career) wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has ... See full summary »

Director:

Johannes Naber

Writers:

Johannes Naber, Christoph Silber,

Stars:

Nik Xhelilaj, Julian Deda, Stipe Erceg

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Nik Xhelilaj	...	Arben
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Julian Deda	...	Florenc
Stipe Erceg	...	Damir
Vasillaq Godo	...	Arbens Großvater
Besmir Halitaj	...	Taulant, Etlevas Bruder
Hazir Haziri	...	Edon
André Hennicke	...	Apotheker
Artan Islami	...	Griechischer Offizier
Luan Jaha	...	Onkel
Ledio Janushi	...	Skerdi, Etlevas Bruder
Young-Shin Kim
Fatime Lajci	...	Arbens Mutter
Çun Lajçi	...	Vater
Eva Löbau	...	Nicola
Marian Meder	...	Kioskbesitzer

Storyline

Handsome Albanian villager Arben (the appealing Nik Xhelilaj, who looks set for a big international career) wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000 Euros 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.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Germany Albania

Language:

Albanian German

Release Date:

4 August 2011 (Germany)

Also Known As:

The Albanian

Filming Locations:

Albania

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARTE, Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion, On Film Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

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