Ismail’s Dilemma (2020)

Ismail’s Dilemma
12+
  • Country:

    Albania

  • Duration:

    30 min

  • Program:

    Competition, 7th MJFF

  • Type:

    Narrative, Short

  • Genre:

    drama

  • Director:

    Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona

  • Producer:

    Erand Sojli, Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona

  • Cast:

    Arben Bajraktaraj, Erand Sojli, Mehdi Malkaj, Andi Begolli

About film

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Director

Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona

Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona is an Albanian director, screenwriter, and producer. He is the author of several short films, which had success at international film festivals. For instance, his comedy with a funny name Growing up Fat & Albanian (2017) won eight awards and was screened at more than twenty festivals. The director’s latest work, Ismail’s Dilemma, is a way more sombre historical drama about the Albanian side of World War II. Critics note that Ismailaj-Valona’s works are notable for their unique perspective on social problems and his dedication to observing them.

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Director

Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona

Dhimiter Ismailaj-Valona is an Albanian director, screenwriter, and producer. He is the author of several short films, which had success at international film festivals. For instance, his comedy with a funny name Growing up Fat & Albanian (2017) won eight awards and was screened at more than twenty festivals. The director’s latest work, Ismail’s Dilemma, is a way more sombre historical drama about the Albanian side of World War II. Critics note that Ismailaj-Valona’s works are notable for their unique perspective on social problems and his dedication to observing them.