Gjyshja (2019)
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.
Director: Eduart Grishaj
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Ema Andrea as The Doctor |
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Lule Colaj as Grandmother |
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Marash Colaj as Grandfather |
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Enxhi Cuku as Shpresa |
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Mateo Curri as Doctor's son |
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Mondi Curri as Driver |
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Rita Gjeka as Shpresa's mum |
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Çun Lajçi as Sokoli |
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Julinda Ulaj as Sister |
| Writing | Eduart Grishaj | Writer |
| Directing | Eduart Grishaj | Director |
| Writing | Fatmira Nikolli | Writer |
