“It’s not every day you get the chance to make a film,” the director told AFP. “When you do, you have to convey something that has a profound effect on your life and the lives of others. Migration is one of them.”Although Beqiri lives in Albania, exile remains ever present in his life. According to official figures, at least 1.68 million Albanians, or 37 percent of the population, left the country between 1990 and 2020. The phenomenon is now a cornerstone of life for many Albanians, whether they are business owners, overseas workers, or a filmmaker.

Source: The Nation December 07, 2023 13:43 UTC