FLY LIKE AN EAGLE
07. - 13. Mai
ALBANIAN FILM FESTIVAL
🎬 OPENINGt: 7 May, 19:30
Screening of Fly Like an Eagle: Vdekja e Kalit (Death of a Horse) starring Timo Flloko + Mo, 11.05. 18:15;Mi, 13.05 20:00
✨ Opening Special guest: FilmStar & Main actor Timo Flloko
One of the most distinguished actors of Albanian cinema, whose work has left a lasting mark across generations.
The audience will have the opportunity to engage with him in a live Q&A session.
Set in the historic atmosphere of Babylon, Fly Like an Eagle invites audiences to explore the rich history and ongoing evolution of Albanian cinema.
Over the course of a week, the festival offers a rare opportunity to experience how film in Albania has developed across decades — reflecting cultural memory, artistic expression, and social change.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wo/Men [House with a Voice] with Guests [House with a Voice], one of the best documentaries made in Albania. (+So, 10.05 18:15, Di, 12.05 17:45)
Fr, 08.05. 17:45 Special Guests Directors Kristine Nrecaj and Birthe Templin
* Liri a Vdekje [Freedom or Death] is a landmark of Albanian cinema that offers a dramatic look into the country’s fight for independencI from the Ottoman Empire. it is widely considered a monumental work of art. (Fr, 08.05. 19:30, Sa, 09.05 22:00, So, 10.05 20:00, Mi, 13.05 22:15)
* Lulëkuqet mbi Mure [Poppies on the Walls]: One of the most iconic and classic Albanian films, it is a deeply moving coming-of-age story, exceptional cinematography, and authentic portrayal of resistance. (Sa, 09.05. 19:30, Mo, 11.05 19:30, Di, 12.05 22:00)
* Përrallë nga e Kaluara is a celebrated Albanian cinematic masterpiece. It is an absolute must-watch for its brilliant, dark-ironic comedy, sharp feminist critique of patriarchal traditions, and legendary performances. (Fr, 08.05. 20:00, Sa, 09.05 20:00, Di, 12.05 22:00, Mi, 13.05 17:30)
* Fly Like An Eagle: Gjeneral Gramafoni [General Gramophone] [General Gramophone] is a cinematic gem that brilliantly contrasts traditional Albanian folk music with the looming cultural influence of fascist Italy. (Fr, 08.05. 21:45, Sa, 09.05 20:00, Mo, 11.05 22:15)
* AGON The acclaimed drama directed by Robert Budina, one of the best known Albanian movies of the last 15 years. (Sa, 09.05. 21:45, Mo, 11.05 18:00, Di, 12.05 20:00)
* Luna Park, Albanian's last entry to the Oscars. (Mo, 11.05. 21:30)
* The Albanian Virgin / Luanas Schwur [OmU, German Subtitles] (Sa, 09.05. 21:30, Mo, 11.05 22:15)
And More NOT to BE missed also the Shorts Slot 1 & Shorts Slot 2
The program revisits the renowned productions of Kinostudio "Shqipëria e Re" from the 1970s to 1992, carefully restored and reworked by State Filmography Archives of Albania), and places them alongside a thoughtful selection of contemporary films, including shorts, feature films, and documentaries. Together, these works highlight both the foundations and the new directions of Albanian cinematography.
This festival is supported by the Embassy Of the Republic of Albania in Berlin, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport of Albania, and the Albanian National Center of Cinematography & the State Filmography Archives of Albania.
Program curator: Elson Zguri
Fly Like An Eagle: Koncert në Vitin 1936 [Concert in 1936] [OmeU] Albania, 1978, R: Saimir Kumbaro with Manushaqe Qinami, Margarita Xhepa, Robert Ndrenika, Mirush Kabashi, Gjon Karma, Bep Shiroka, Roland Trebicka, Nikolla Llambro, 81 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: One of Us [Një Prej Nesh] [OmeU] Albania, 2022, R: Ergys Meta with Alban Ukaj, Kasem Hoxha, Alfred Trebicka, Sebina Matlija, Enkel Gurakuqi, 107 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: A European Princess [OmeU] Albania, 2025, R: Ylli Pepo, Documentary, 57 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Kur Xhirohej një Film [When Shooting a Film] [OmeU] Albania, 1981, R: Xhanfise Keko with Genti Basha, Violeta Dede, Viktor Zhusti, Marjeta Ilo, Zhani Zicishti, Sokol Angjeli, Piro Xexi, Xhoana Xhillari, 60 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Wo/Men [House with a Voice] [OmeU] Albania, Germany, 2025, R: Kristine Nrecaj, Birthe Templin, Documentary, 84 Min.
On 08.05. 17:45: Q&A session with the directors Kristine Nrecaj and Birthe Templin moderated by Odeta Çunaj.
Fly Like An Eagle: Bota [The World] [OmeU] Albania, 2014, R: Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci with Flonja Kodheli, Artur Gorishti, Fioralba Kryemadhi, Tinka Kurti, Luca Lionello, 104 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Liri a Vdekje [Freedom or Death] [OmeU] Albania, 1979, R: Ibrahim Muçaj, Kristaq Mitro with Timo Flloko, Gjergj Lala, Kadri Roshi, Nikolla Llambro, Sotiraq Bratko, Kastriot Çaushi, Fane Bita, Bujar Asqeriu, Edmond Tare, Reshat Arbana, Liza Laska, Pandi Raidhi, Viktor Çaro, Jorgaq Tushe, Elvira Diamanti, Birçe Hasko, 120 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Agon [Agon] [OmeU] Albania, Greece, 2012, R: Robert Budina with Marvin Tafaj, Guliem Kotorri, Eglantina Cenomeri, Xhevdet Jashari, Laert Vasili, 106 Min.
Opening Night: Screening of Vdekja e Kalit (Death of a Horse)
Fly Like An Eagle: Lulëkuqet mbi Mure [Poppies on the Walls] [OmeU] Albania, 1976, R: Dhimitër Anagnosti with Kadri Roshi, Timo Flloko, Agim Qirjaqi, Anastas Kristofori, Alfred Kote, Strazimir Zaimi, Enea Zheku, Krenar Arifi, Enver Dauti, Pavlina Mani, Liza Laska, Gjergj Pilika, Artur Haxholli, Roland Ohri, Robert Xhuli, Vasillaq Vangjeli, 100 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Vitet e Pritjes [Years of Waiting] [OmeU] Albania, 1989, R: Esat Musliu with Xhevdet Feri, Marjeta Ljatja, Raimonda Bulku, Rozeta Feri, Stavri Shurti, Sherri Mita, Margarita Xhepa, Birçe Hasko, Vasjan Lame, Artur Gorishti, 120 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Luna Park [OmeU] Albania, 2024, R: Florenc Papas with Adriana Matoshi, Orion Jolldashi, Nik Xhelilaj, Flonja Kodheli, Amos Zaharia, 101 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Gjeneral Gramafoni [General Gramophone] [OmeU] Albania, 1978, R: Viktor Gjika with Bujar Lako, Guljelm Radoja, Kadri Roshi, Sulejman Pitarka, Llambi Kaçani, Reshat Arbana, Sheri Mita, Muhamet Sheri, Stavri Shkurti, Mimoza Topulli, Tinka Kurti, Dimitër Orgocka, 104 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: The Albanian Virgin / Luanas Schwur [Virgjëresha Shqiptare][OmU, Deutsche UT] Albania, 2021, R: Bujar Alimani with Mimoza Azemi, Fatlume Bunjaku, Kasem Hoxha, Astrit Kabashi, Rina Krasniqi, 120 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Katër masa shpirti [Four Measures of Soul] [OmeU] Albania, 2023, R: Albana Kozeli, Documentary, 104 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Nëntori i Dytë [Second November] [OmeU] Albania, 1982, R: Viktor Gjika, 80 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Përrallë nga e Kaluara [Tale from the Past] [OmeU] Albania, 1987, R: Dhimitër Anagnosti with Elvira Diamanti, Admir Sorra, Robert Ndrenika, Hajrie Rondo, Xhevdet Feri, Xhemil Tagani, Zef Mosi, 87 Min.
Fly Like An Eagle: Broken [Të Thyer] [OmeU] Albania, 2017, R: Edmond Budina with Edmond Budina, Laert Vasili, Nikolla Llambro, Syrja Meqe, Ola Harizaj, Sotiraq Bratko, Ylli Trajçe, Rakele Laro, Anza Rochi, 97 Min.