Shame and Money

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Shame and Money
Directed byVisar Morina
Written by
  • Visar Morina
  • Doruntina Basha
Produced by
  • Fabian Altenried
  • Sophie Ahrens
  • Kristof Gerega
  • Pia Hellenthal
  • Visar Morina
Starring
CinematographyJanis Mazuch
Edited byJoëlle Alexis
Music byMario Batkovic
Production
companies
  • Vicky Bane
  • Schuldenberg Films
Release date
Running time
130 minutes
Countries
  • Germany
  • Kosovo
  • Slovenia
  • Albania
  • North Macedonia
  • Belgium
LanguageAlbanian

Shame and Money is an upcoming drama film directed by Visar Morina and co-written by Doruntina Basha. It stars Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxha, Fiona Gllavica, and Alban Ukaj.

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Premise

A proud family man struggles to provide as financial pressures mount. Though his mother and brother-in-law offer help, accepting support wounds his dignity. As stability slips away, he faces tough choices about pride versus survival.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in 2025, for a drama film directed by Visar Morina and co-written by Doruntina Basha. It is an international co-production between Germany, Kosovo, Slovenia, Albania, North Macedonia, and Belgium. Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxha, Fiona Gllavica, and Alban Ukaj round up the main cast. [1]

Release

Shame and Money is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah on January 25, 2026. [2] [3]

References

  1. Elshani, Besarte (December 12, 2025). ""Shame and Money" proudly survives its way to "Sundance"". Koha. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  2. Gardner, Chris (December 10, 2025). "Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  3. "Shame and Money". Sundance Film Festival . December 10, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026.