Kinema Republika in Shkodër was the first stop of “Albanian Film on Tour”, an initiative by the National Center of Cinematography to bring contemporary Albanian films to audiences in different cities. The event opened on October 23, 2026, with a screening of “Luna Park”, directed by Florenc Papas.
A screening and a conversation with the audience
Producer Dritan Huqi attended the opening night. After the film, the event continued with a conversation with the Shkodër audience, extending the evening beyond the screening itself.
The initiative will continue with stops in other cities and with recent titles from Albanian cinema. The opening announcement does not yet set out the schedule for the upcoming stops.
What “Luna Park” is about
The film is set in Albania in 1997 and follows Mira, a single mother raising her teenage son, Toni. Hoping to change their future, she invests her money in a risky scheme as the country is engulfed by unrest.
The lead roles are played by Adriana Matoshi and Orion Jolldashi. The cast also includes Nik Xhelilaj, Suela Bako and Flonja Kodheli. The screenplay was written by Florenc Papas and Glykeria Patramani, and the film runs 101 minutes.
Albanian cinema heads to other cities
“Luna Park” is a co-production between Albania, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Kosovo. Its selection to open the tour marks the start of a program that aims to bring audiences closer to contemporary Albanian filmmaking.
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