Si Në Vaj

Almost Crying
Den Tränen nahe

Switzerland, August 2023
FILM, Fiction, 23 min.

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directed by: Aulona Selmani
Written by: Aulona Selmani, Caroline Palla
Status: In distribution

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

credits

World Premiere: August 2023
Original Version: Albanian, German (english subtitles), colour, DCP, 23 min.
Production: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK - Departement Darstellende Künste und Film
Producer: Lauro Jenni, Filippo Bonacci
directed by: Aulona Selmani
Written by: Aulona Selmani, Caroline Palla
Cinematography: Hannes Cullum
Editing: Carmen Walker
Sound Design: Daniel Eaton
Music: Daniel Eaton
Production Design: Sandra Antille
Lighting Design: Gaétan Nicolas

Cast

Ilire Vinca as Nadie Shabani
Margarita Lajqi as Era Shabani

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK - Departement Darstellende Künste und Film

Awards

(a selection)

Tirana, Tirana International Film Festival, Best in ALBANIAn Short Film 2023 (Winner)

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