Gjallë


1h 30m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Twenty-some Koli studies at Tirana university. When he hears of his father's demise, he returns to his native mountain village to attend the funeral. During a walk through the countryside, someone takes a shot at him. Soon after, the young man discovers that he is part of a blood feud sparked by his

Film Details

Also Known As
AL!VE, Alive, Alive!, Zit!
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Twenty-some Koli studies at Tirana university. When he hears of his father's demise, he returns to his native mountain village to attend the funeral. During a walk through the countryside, someone takes a shot at him. Soon after, the young man discovers that he is part of a blood feud sparked by his grandfather sixty years earlier. He goes to meet the family to whom he owes his life, and in doing so, he makes the acquaintance of the murderer whom fate has determined will take it. Even after his return to urban Tirana, Koli finds he cannot extricate himself from this world of ancient, inexorable rituals.

Film Details

Also Known As
AL!VE, Alive, Alive!, Zit!
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (East of the West - Films in Competition) July 3-11, 2009.

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 8-16, 2009.

Released in United States July 2009 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (East of the West - Films in Competition) July 3-11, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 8-16, 2009.)