Gjyshja

2019 · 20 min · Drama

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.

Director: Eduart Grishaj
Writers: Eduart Grishaj, Fatmira Nikolli
Released: October 7, 2019
Language: Albanian

Cast

Ema Andrea
The Doctor
Lule Colaj
Grandmother
Marash Colaj
Grandfather
Enxhi Cuku
Shpresa
Mateo Curri
Doctor's son
Mondi Curri
Driver
Rita Gjeka
Shpresa's mum
Çun Lajçi
Sokoli
Julinda Ulaj
Sister

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