Nëntor i ftohtë
Cold November
In den frühen Neunzigerjahren beendete die jugoslawische Regierung die Autonomie des Kosovo, löste das Parlament auf und sperrte das nationale Fernsehen zu. Alles institutionelle Leben wurde von den neuen Behörden umorganisiert, während der Großteil der Bevölkerung dagegen demonstrierte. Während dieser schlimmen Zeit muss sich der Archivar Fadili zwischen zwei Optionen entscheiden, die beide falsch sind. Also schluckt er seine Scham hinunter, erträgt den Druck von allen Seiten, und nimmt das schlechte Gerede auf sich – um weiter für seine Familie sorgen zu können. (San Sebastián International Film Festival)
Kosovo, early 1990s. The heating in Fadili’s apartment is out again. There has been widespread concern throughout Prishtina since the Yugoslav government no longer recognises the autonomy status of the region. Regardless, the Albanian archivist Fadili has kept his optimism and cares lovingly for his family. When one day a Serb replaces his boss and Fadili’s Albanian colleagues quit their jobs as an act of protest, he is faced with an impossible decision. With an authentic 1990s look, director Ismet Sijarina tells of the dilemma faced by a man who wants to protect his family at all costs, but does not want to betray his political convictions.
Director's Biography
Ismet Sijarina
Ismet Sijarina was born in Prishtina, Kosovo, in 1975. Since 1998 when he started to study film directing in Prishtina, Sijarina has directed many short films, documentaries, and music videos, and he works as a lecturer at the University of Prishtina. His documentary “Beyond the Rainbow" and his feature film "Hold my Hand” were celebrated by both audience and critics. "Cold November" is his second feature film.
Film Selection: Nëntor i ftohtë (Cold November, 2018) - Ama Doren (Hold My Hand, 2003) - Beyond the Rainbow (2007)
Ismet Sijarina was born in Prishtina, Kosovo, in 1975. Since 1998 when he started to study film directing in Prishtina, Sijarina has directed many short films, documentaries, and music videos, and he works as a lecturer at the University of Prishtina. His documentary “Beyond the Rainbow" and his feature film "Hold my Hand” were celebrated by both audience and critics. "Cold November" is his second feature film.
Film Selection: Nëntor i ftohtë (Cold November, 2018) - Ama Doren (Hold My Hand, 2003) - Beyond the Rainbow (2007)
Spotlight 2019
Ismet Sijarina
Kosovo / Albanien / Nordmazedonien 2018
color
93 Minuten
Albanisch / Serbisch OmeU
Drehbuch Ismet Sijarina, Arian Krasniqi
Kamera Sevdije Kastrati
Schnitt Vladimir Pavlovski
Ton/Sounddesign Igor Popovski
Musik Petrit Çergaxhiu
Mit Kushtim Hoxha, Adriana Matoshi, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic, Fatmir Spahiu, May-Linda Kosumovic, Bislim Mucaj, Lum Veseli, Aurita Agushi
Produzent*innen Fatmir Spahiu, Arian Krasniqi, Paskal Semini
Produktion
Buka Production, Thumbs Up, AlbaSky Film
Weltvertrieb
Idea Media Sales
Österreichpremiere
Weltpremiere
San Sebastián Film Festival 2018
Weltpremiere / World PremiereSan Sebastián International Film Festival 2018
Premierenstatus / Premiere Status
Austrian Premiere
