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| Directed by | Johannes Naber |
| Written by | Johannes Naber |
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| Cinematography | Sten Mende |
| Edited by | Ben Von Grafenstein |
| Music by | Oliver Biehler |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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The Albanian (German : Der Albaner, Albanian : Shqiptari) is a 2010 German-Albanian drama film directed by Johannes Naber and starring the Albanian actor Nik Xhelilaj.
For the sake of love and the situations imposed by the life in his country, Arben emigrates to Germany. An illegal emigration, in search of money, a subtle condition to protect his love; an adventure that unintentionally confronts him with the unmerciful world of crime. [1]
Within a short screening period, the film won several awards. The leading actor Nik Xhelilaj earned three Best Leading Actor awards in three different film festivals. [1]
Awards won
The film has also competed in other film festivals such as the 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, 15th Busan International Film Festival and 22nd Palm Springs International Film Festival. [10]
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