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The Sons of Ilir

2026 · 25 min Drama

Albanian teenager Ardian returns to his village after his father's death. He discovers his childhood friend Endi has become the local crime boss controlling the entire region. Between old loyalties and new realities unfolds a coming-of-age drama against post-socialist transformations. Director Nora Dervishi creates a piercing portrait of a generation caught between tradition and globalization. The 2026 film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and identity search in contemporary Albania through a personal story lens.

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Original Title Djemtë e Ilirit
Year 2026
Country Germany, Albania
Genre Drama
Director Robert Deçani
Runtime 25 min.

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Dervishi employs a minimalist camera, allowing landscapes and faces to speak for themselves. Her long takes create a sense of documentary authenticity.

Those who appreciate European auteur cinema will find a world where silence carries weight and gestures speak volumes. What lingers is the texture of a place in transition. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert Deçani

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