Nëntor i ftohtë
Cold November
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 / Albania
/ North Macedonia 2018
color
93 minutes
Albanian / Serbian
OV with English subtitles
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Screenplay
Ismet Sijarina, Arian Krasniqi
Cinematography
Sevdije Kastrati
Editing
Vladimir Pavlovski
Sound/Sounddesign Igor Popovski
Music Petrit Çergaxhiu
With
Kushtim Hoxha, Adriana Matoshi, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic, Fatmir Spahiu, May-Linda Kosumovic, Bislim Mucaj, Lum Veseli, Aurita
Agushi
Producer(s) Fatmir
Spahiu, Arian Krasniqi, Paskal Semini
Production
Buka
Production, Thumbs Up, AlbaSky Film
World Sales
Idea Media Sales
Austrian Premiere
World Premiere
San Sebastián Film Festival
2018
Weltpremiere / World PremiereSan Sebastián International Film Festival 2018
Premierenstatus / Premiere Status
Austrian Premiere