| The Delegation | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Bujar Alimani |
| Starring | Viktor Zhusti |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | Albania |
| Language | Albanian |
The Delegation (Albanian : Delegacioni) is a 2018 Albanian drama film directed by Bujar Alimani. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [1]
In October 1990, a European delegation arrives in Tirana to determine Albania's readiness for entry into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. To boost their chances, Albania's struggling communist government plans the release of a political prisoner when things go awry. [1]
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw International Film Festival | 20 October 2018 | Grand Prix | The Delegation | Won | [2] |
| Ecumenical Jury Award | Special Mention | ||||
| Tirana International Film Festival | 3–9 November 2018 | Audience Award | Won | [3] | |
| Media Award | Won | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Artan Minarolli | Won | |||
| Trieste Film Festival | 18–25 January 2019 | Best Feature Film | The Delegation | Won | [4] |
| PAG Jury Award | Won |
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