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Original title: Nëntor i ftohtë
2018 Movie North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo Drama, Thriller 93 min
By: Ismet Sijarina With: Gordana Boban, Fatmir Spahiu, Adriana Matoshi, Emir Hadžihafizbegović, Kushtrim Hoxha

In the early '90s, the Yugoslavian Government cancelled the autonomy of Kosovo, dissolved its Parliament and closed down the National Television. All institutional life was reorganized by the new authorities, while the majority of the citizens responded with peaceful demonstrations. During this terrible time, Fadili, who works as an archivist, has to choose between two options, knowing that both of them are wrong. He therefore involuntarily and unwillingly "swallows" the shame, endures the pressure bearing down from all sides and puts up with the bad reputation for only one reason: to provide for his family.

Filmium rating
72%

Festival Achievements

Zurich Film Festival 2018
Awards:
Audience Award
San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2018
Selections:
New Directors Competition

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Ismet Sijarina
Arian Krasniqi
May-Linda Kosumovic
Adriana Matoshi
Emir Hadžihafizbegović
Aurita Agushi
Gordana Boban
Fatmir Spahiu
Kushtrim Hoxha
Emir Hadzihafizbegovic
Arian Krasniqi (Screenwriter)
Ismet Sijarina (Director)
Petrit Çarkaxhiu (Composer)

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Close-Ups
Natural Lighting

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Steady

Runtime

93 Minutes

Soundtrack

Dramatic Score

Style

Cinematographic
Dramatic
Realistic

Time-Period

Early 1990S

Central Conflict

Family Vs. Political Pressure
Personal Safety
State Repression

Characters

Archivist
Fadili
Family

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet

Historical Context

Early 1990S
Kosovo Autonomy Loss
Yugoslavian Breakup

Key Plot Points

Family Dilemma
Government Suppression
Personal Sacrifice

Plot

Familial Dilemma
Family Safety
Job Security
Kosovo Conflict
Political Conflict
Political Repression

Setting

1990S
Early 90S
Kosovo
Pristina

Shooting Location

Kosovo
Pristina

Theme

Family Loyalty
Identity
Identity Struggle
Personal Sacrifice
Political Oppression
Political Repression

Genre

Drama
Historical Drama
Political Drama

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
History Buffs
Political Drama Enthusiasts

Titles

Cold November
Nëntor i ftohtë

Awards

Public Prize

Festivals

Goeast
San Sebastián
Zurich

Reception

Audience Award
Critical Acclaim
Festival Awards
Film Festival Recognition
Public Prize

Production Countries

Albania
Kosovo
North Macedonia

Release Year

2018
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