The Legend of the Cane

The Legend of the Cane 2024

1

Çesku's life changes forever when, in post-war Albania, communism comes to power, killing and persecuting the people he holds dearest. However, the pursuit of a final wish may be the only thing keeping Çesku alive, offering him a window of hope in a hopeless land.

2024

Chromium

Chromium 2015

7.00

While a mute and lonely mother lives a life that is far from easy, she nevertheless bares her lot with dignity and courage. Her 15-year-old son is trying to stand on his own two feet, but in so doing he only complicates the grim situation in the family.

2015

The White Traces

The White Traces 1980

7.50

A couple of foresters living in the snowing mountains of Rugova get stuck after a blizzard.

1980

The First Night of Freedom

The First Night of Freedom 1984

1

It is the Fall of 1944. Events take place in the newly liberated Berat. A group of partisans are charged with the task of normalizing the life in the liberated city during this first night of freedom.

1984

The Fall of Idols

The Fall of Idols 1977

1

A teacher in a remote village gets hindered by zealot members of the community who still believe in old superstitions.

1977

Bitter Spring

Bitter Spring 1985

1

At the center of the film is a patriot photographer, who sees how the city moves on the eve of invasion by focusing his camera at the heroic resistance of the people.

1985

Gjyshja

Gjyshja 2019

1

In the north of communist Albania, in an isolated mountain village, the life of a family will change forever. Patriarchal norms and traditions have transformed the inhabitants. Shpresa, only 17-year-old, suddenly reveals she is pregnant from a secret love affair. Shpresa's mom does her best to stop her daughter in giving birth to this baby. Sokol, Shpresa's father, unaware of his daughter's pregnancy, asks for the help of the village nurse, Theresa, as he thinks Shpresa is severely ill. The girl's mother puts the nurse ahead of an accomplished fact, to abort the child, who would permanently stain the family with shame, even if it risked her daughter's life.

2019

Les fauves

Les fauves 2003

1

Animation tribute to Henri Matisse and the fauvist movement he started (fauvism). “Les Fauves” is crafted to recreate the paintings of the famous French artist. Through various animation techniques and real-life footage, the film is a tribute to life, art and all the innocent people killed by blind violence of any kind. Restored by the Central State Film Archive and the Center of Contemporary Art Harabel, financed by ABI Bank

2003

The New Hana

The New Hana 2023

1

A trip of four best friends leads to self-discovery and growth as they unveil fears and truths about each other.

2023

Inane

Inane 2019

6.00

After a thirty year absence, Sana, now in her fifties, is surprised by the sudden return of her long lost love, Gori. Even though she has been waiting for this moment her entire life, she can scarcely believe her eyes.

2019

Bullets for the Emperor

Bullets for the Emperor 1980

1

Film about Vasil Laçi, who attempted to kill Victor Emmanuel III during his visit in Albania.

1980

Ismail's Dilemma

Ismail's Dilemma 2020

1

As Nazi's arrive in his village, an Albanian peasant is torn between protecting his family or saving two Jewish men he's been hiding for a year.

2020

The first day of appointment

The first day of appointment 1981

1

Bardha works in an agricultural cooperative while Gjika works as an engineer in a mine. Due to their work, they get promoted to work in the ministry departments.

1981

Almost Crying

Almost Crying 2022

1

Once a young widow, Nadie is under constant scrutiny from her rebellious sisters-in-law. But then a self-portrait from her past emerges and calls her way of life into question.

2022

The Explosion

The Explosion 1974

1

Engineer Ilir wants to drill for oil in an area in which there exists no data from previous researchers. Faced with disagreement from his colleague, as well as the lack of experience, he is determined to finish the job.

1974

Bolero in the Elder's House

Bolero in the Elder's House 2022

10.00

An elderly couple comes to the aid of a young maid from their son, but the elder daughter does not like her and decides to investigate by revealing that she hides a terrible secret that pertains to her intimate life regarding the elderly family.

2022

The Forgotten Mountain

The Forgotten Mountain 2018

1.00

Rikard, after being swindled out of his home by his own son, relies on the kindness of his daughter, Ema, and her husband, Lorenc who offer him a cabin dwelling in the 'Accursed Mountains.'

2018

A Day in a Lifetime

A Day in a Lifetime 1994

1

The dream of a man whose old age has forced him to retreat to the life he once lived. He feels that society doesn't appreciate him for what he is, so he starts living in his memories and departs from reality once and for all.

1994

The Tribute

The Tribute 2013

1

The film is of the action genre and deals with the already known phenomenon of tribute in Kosovo, robbery and financial blackmail.

2013