Tirana Year Zero
Originally released in 2001. Tirana Year Zero is a drama film. directed by Fatmir Koçi. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nevin Meçaj, Ermela Teli, and Rajmonda Bulku
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Albania
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Director
Top Cast
Nevin Meçaj
as Niku
Ermela Teli
as Klara
Rajmonda Bulku
as Marta, Klara's mother
Robert Ndrenika
as Kujtim, Klara's father
Bahar Mera
as Xhafa, the director
Lars Rudolph
as Günter, the German
Juli Hajdini
as Linda, Günter's fiancée
Nigda Dako
as Dessi, Vladimir's daughter
Vladimir Metani
as Vladimir
Artur Gorishti
as Tare, the sculptor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Kkoci Production
- Ciné-Sud Promotion
- Alexis Films
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 bet...
Who directed Tirana Year Zero?
Tirana Year Zero was directed by Fatmir Koçi.
How long is Tirana Year Zero?
Tirana Year Zero has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Tirana Year Zero released?
Tirana Year Zero was released on September 7, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tirana Year Zero?
The main cast of Tirana Year Zero includes Nevin Meçaj, Ermela Teli, Rajmonda Bulku, Robert Ndrenika, Bahar Mera.