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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.

Release: 2019-10-07
Runtime: 20 min
Cast
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Ema Andrea
The Doctor
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Lule Colaj
Grandmother
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Marash Colaj
Grandfather
Enxhi Cuku
Enxhi Cuku
Shpresa
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Mateo Curri
Doctor's son
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Mondi Curri
Driver
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Rita Gjeka
Shpresa's mum
Çun Lajçi
Çun Lajçi
Sokoli
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Julinda Ulaj
Sister