The Albanian film industry produced over six hundred feature films in 2014. This article fully lists non-pornographic films, including short films, that had a release date in that year and which were at least partly made by Albania. It does not include films first released in previous years that had release dates in 2014.
Also included is an overview of the major events in Albanian film, including film festivals and awards ceremonies, as well as lists of those films that have been particularly well received, both critically and financially.
Opening | Title | Cast and Crew | Studio | Genre(s) | Ref. | |
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M A R C H | 27 | Amsterdam Express | Director: Fatmir Koçi Cast: Blerim Destani, James Biberi,Natasha Goulden | Film and Music Entertainment | Drama | [1] |
J U L Y | 5 | Bota | Directors: Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci Cast: Flonja Kodheli | Drama | [2] | |
Title | Director | Release Date | Genre |
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17th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Closing Night Remarks | Kambiz Shabankare | Video 27 April 2014 | Documentary |
6 Idiotet | Genti Bejko | 6 February 2014 (Albania) | Comedy |
Amaneti | Namik Ajazi | 21 March 2014 (Albania) | Drama |
BetObey! | Kelmend Karuni | 10 January 2014 (Albania) | Documentary |
Seven Lucky Gods | Jamil Dehlavi | 10 April 2015 (UK) | Drama |
Simon | Xhoslin Rama | Action | |
Skandal | Elton Baxhaku | 17 May 2014 (Albania) | Documentary |
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