The Marriage (2017 film)

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The Marriage
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Directed byBlerta Zeqiri
Written byBlerta Zeqiri
Kreshnik Berisha - Keka
Produced byKreshnik Berisha - Keka
Starring Alban Ukaj
CinematographySevdije Kastrati
Edited byKreshnik Berisha - Keka
Release date
  • 28 November 2017 (2017-11-28)(PÖFF)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryKosovo
LanguageAlbanian

The Marriage (Albanian : Martesa) is a 2017 Kosovan romantic drama film directed by Blerta Zeqiri. It was selected as the Kosovan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [1]

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Plot

In the lead-up to Bekim and Anita's wedding, Bekim's friend and former gay lover, Nol, returns from abroad. [2]

Cast

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 75% score based on 8 critics, with an average rating of 8/10. [3]

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References

  1. Holdsworth, Nick (4 September 2018). "Oscars: Kosovo Selects 'The Marriage' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. "The Marriage". Eastern Neighbours Film Festival. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  3. "THE MARRIAGE". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 29 May 2022.