The Marriage (2017 film)

The Marriage (Albanian: Martesa) is a 2017 Kosovan romantic drama film directed by Blerta Zeqiri. It was selected as the Kosovan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]

The Marriage
Film poster
Directed byBlerta Zeqiri
Written byBlerta Zeqiri
Kreshnik Berisha - Keka
Produced byKreshnik Berisha - Keka
StarringAlban Ukaj
CinematographySevdije Kastrati
Edited byKreshnik Berisha - Keka
Release date
  • 28 November 2017 (2017-11-28) (PÖFF)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryKosovo
LanguageAlbanian

Plot

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In the lead-up to Bekim and Anita's wedding, Bekim's friend and former gay lover, Nol, returns from abroad.[2]

Cast

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  • Alban Ukaj as Bekim
  • Adriana Matoshi as Anita
  • Genc Salihu as Nol

Reception

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On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 75% score based on 8 critics, with an average rating of 8/10.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Holdsworth, Nick (4 September 2018). "Oscars: Kosovo Selects 'The Marriage' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ "The Marriage". Eastern Neighbours Film Festival. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  3. ^ "THE MARRIAGE". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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