Tirana Year Zero (2001)

Movie ★ 7.3 89 min

Drama

Tirana Year Zero (Tirana, année zéro), is a 2002 Albanian film that tells the story of a young couple in post-communist Albania, at a time when many Albanians left the country in search for a better life abroad. The protagonist of the movie is Nik, who lives in the capital of Albania, Tirana, along with his mother and father. He is in love with a beautiful girl named Klara, who wants to move to Paris to be a model. Nik makes his living with an old truck that belonged to his father, who is now sick, and seemingly dying. Amidst the criticisms of his mother, the confusion and desperation covering the country, and the desire of his girlfriend to leave, Nik is still unsure whether he wants to leave. The film explores the way Nik handles the events of his life.

Fatmir Koçi Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 7, 2001
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0295661
Country
Albania,
Language
Studio
Kkoci Production, Ciné-Sud Promotion, Alexis Films

Themes

Cast

Nevin Meçaj Niku Ermela Teli Klara Rajmonda Bulku Rajmonda Bulku Marta, Klara's mother Robert Ndrenika Robert Ndrenika Kujtim, Klara's father Bahar Mera Xhafa, the director Lars Rudolph Lars Rudolph Günter, the German Juli Hajdini Linda, Günter's fiancée Nigda Dako Dessi, Vladimir's daughter Vladimir Metani Vladimir Artur Gorishti Artur Gorishti Tare, the sculptor Monika Lubonja Nedji Gëzim Rudi Gëzim Rudi Titi Fatos Sela Fatos Sela The government employee Jorida Meta Jorida Meta Gypsy woman Birçe Hasko Birçe Hasko Besim, the neighbor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tirana Year Zero about?
Tirana Year Zero (Tirana, année zéro), is a 2002 Albanian film that tells the story of a young couple in post-communist Albania, at a time when many Albanians left the country in search for a better life abroad. The protagonist of the movie is Nik, who lives in the capital of Albania, Tirana, along with his mother and father. He is in love with a beautiful girl named Klara, who wants to move to Paris to be a model. Nik makes his living with an old truck that belonged to his father, who is now sick, and seemingly dying. Amidst the criticisms of his mother, the confusion and desperation covering the country, and the desire of his girlfriend to leave, Nik is still unsure whether he wants to leave. The film explores the way Nik handles the events of his life.
Who directed Tirana Year Zero?
Tirana Year Zero was directed by Fatmir Koçi.
Who stars in Tirana Year Zero?
Tirana Year Zero stars Nevin Meçaj, Ermela Teli, Rajmonda Bulku, Robert Ndrenika.
When was Tirana Year Zero released?
Tirana Year Zero is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Tirana Year Zero?
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