The Marriage (Albanian: Martesa) is a 2017 Kosovan romantic drama film directed by Blerta Zeqiri. It was selected as the Kosovan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]
The Marriage | |
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Directed by | Blerta Zeqiri |
Written by | Blerta Zeqiri Kreshnik Berisha - Keka |
Produced by | Kreshnik Berisha - Keka |
Starring | Alban Ukaj |
Cinematography | Sevdije Kastrati |
Edited by | Kreshnik Berisha - Keka |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | Kosovo |
Language | Albanian |
Plot edit
In the lead-up to Bekim and Anita's wedding, Bekim's friend and former gay lover, Nol, returns from abroad.[2]
Cast edit
- Alban Ukaj as Bekim
- Adriana Matoshi as Anita
- Genc Salihu as Nol
Reception edit
On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 75% score based on 8 critics, with an average rating of 8/10.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Holdsworth, Nick (4 September 2018). "Oscars: Kosovo Selects 'The Marriage' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "The Marriage". Eastern Neighbours Film Festival. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "THE MARRIAGE". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
External links edit
- The Marriage at IMDb