The Delegation
Film poster
Directed byBujar Alimani
StarringViktor Zhusti
Release date
  • 15 October 2018 (2018-10-15) (Warsaw)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryAlbania
LanguageAlbanian

The Delegation (Albanian: Delegacioni) is a 2018 Albanian drama film directed by Bujar Alimani. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]

Plot

In October 1990, a European delegation arrives in Tirana to determine Albania's readiness for entry into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. To boost their chances, Albania's struggling communist government plans the release of a political prisoner when things go awry.[1]

Cast

Awards

Award Date of Ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref.
Warsaw International Film Festival 20 October 2018 Grand Prix The Delegation Won [2]
Ecumenical Jury Award Special Mention
Tirana International Film Festival 3–9 November 2018 Audience Award Won [3]
Media Award Won
Best Screenplay Artan Minarolli Won
Trieste Film Festival 18–25 January 2019 Best Feature Film The Delegation Won [4]
PAG Jury Award Won

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Holdsworth, Nick (20 September 2019). "Oscars: Albania Selects 'The Delegation' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. ^ Poglajen, Tina (22 October 2018). "Her Job, The Delegation and other films from South-East Europe shine at Warsaw". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  3. ^ Petković, Vladan (12 November 2018). "Irina emerges triumphant at the Tirana International Film Festival". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  4. ^ Economou, Vassilis (24 January 2019). "The Delegation wins the 30th Trieste Film Festival". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

External links


Albanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
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