The Ones Who Didn't Fly Away

Year after year, Albanian film production is being "bombarded" with extremely weak productions that create a lot of noise but, as the saying goes, much ado about nothing. Unfortunately, it is rare to hear about films like this one in Albania (or within Albanian communities). Even though I've been a regular viewer of Albanian films for years, this particular film had escaped my attention, perhaps because the louder ones have overshadowed it. But as they say, chance is king.

I stumbled upon this film at Cinema Farnese in Rome, completely unaware it would be screened there. Beyond the fact that I myself am an immigrant, this film truly moved me. Sitting in a theater packed with Italians, I felt proud to witness such a technically and emotionally accomplished Albanian film. A wonderful film with an exceptional screenplay.