Overview

Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.

Cast

Nik Xhelilaj, Amos Zaharia, Stipe Erceg, Eva Löbau, Çun Lajçi, Yllka Mujo, Luan Jaha, Julian Deda

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What is "The Albanian" about?

Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.

When was "The Albanian" released?

The Albanian was released in 2010.

Who stars in "The Albanian"?

The cast includes Nik Xhelilaj, Amos Zaharia, Stipe Erceg, Eva Löbau.