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Rina Krasniqi was born in Albania in 1958. She grew up with her friend Agim in their village, despite his family being ostracized due to communist bans. As she matured, Luana (as Rina is named in the film) realized that being a woman often meant feeling like a victim. To change this and gain power over her life, she took unusual actions.
Release Year: 2021
Nation: Albania, Belgium, Germany, Kosovo
Alternative Title: The Albanian Virgin, Virgjëresha Shqiptare, Luanas Schwur, Albańska dziewica
Director: Bujar Alimani
Writer: Katja Kittendorf
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Companies: 90 Production, Circle Production, Elsani Film, Mollywood, Potemkino Port, ZDF/Arte
Genre: Drama
In Albania during the 1950s, Luana, the daughter of a respected village man, befriends Agim after his family is banished by communists. As they grow older, their friendship blossoms into love. However, Luana's father had already promised her to another man when she was young. When he discovers Luana and Agim's relationship, he swiftly arranges for Luana's marriage to the chosen suitor. Luana is faced with a difficult choice: elope with Agim to Germany, risking capture and probable death at the hands of communists, or remain loyal to her family.
Directed by Bujar Alimani, 'Albanian Virgin' (2021) is a poignant drama set against the backdrop of communist Albania in the 1950s. The story revolves around Luana and Agim, childhood friends who fall in love as teenagers. However, their relationship is complicated by traditional expectations and political pressures. The film explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and the consequences of defying societal norms.