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The Albanian (2010)

Original title: Shqiptari

2010-06-28 · 1h 45m · SQ
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Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.

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Chris SilberWriterJohannes NaberDirector, WriterAlexander SteimleWriterAndeta SpahivogliWriter

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Nik XhelilajNik XhelilajArbenAmos ZahariaAmos ZahariaIlirStipe ErcegStipe ErcegDamirAndré HennickeAndré HennickeApothekerLuan JahaLuan JahaOnkelYoung-Shin KimYoung-Shin KimYllka MujoYllka MujoEtleva's motherÇun LajçiÇun LajçiVaterEva LöbauEva LöbauNicolaJulian DedaJulian DedaFlorenc

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference382324Actor preference154246 · 32819 · 503220Country preferenceAlDecade preference2010

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Frequently asked questions about The Albanian

What is The Albanian about?

Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.

How long is The Albanian?

The Albanian has a runtime of 105 minutes.