The Delegation () is a 2018 Albanian drama film directed by and written by , who died before production started. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Plot In October 1990, a European delegation arrives in Tirana to determine Albania's readiness for entry into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. To boost their chances, Albania's struggling communist government plans the release of a political prisoner when things go awry.
Cast Viktor Zhusti as Leo Xhevdet Ferri as Asllan Ndriçim Xhepa as Spiro Richard Sammel as Head of the Delegation
Production The Delegation was written by and directed by . Minarolli died before production of the film started.
Shooting started on 26 February 2017. The film was an international co-production between Albania, France, Greece, and Kosovo. Funding was provided by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, Kosovo Cinematography Center, Greek Film Centre, and Eurimages. Of the 28 actors, 21 were from Albania and 7 were from Kosovo.
Release Seven Films and Next Film Distribution distributed The Delegation. It premiered in Albania on 25 December 2018, Greece on 5 December 2019, and France on 22 July 2020. Albania selected The Delegation as its nominee for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not one of the finalists. This was the third time that a film by Alimani was Albania's submission.
Reception Tina Poglajen, writing for Cineuropa, praised Xhevdet Ferri's performance.
Accolades Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients Result Warsaw International Film Festival Grand PrixThe Delegation Ecumenical Jury Award Tirana International Film Festival Audience Award Media Award Best Screenplay Artan Minarolli Trieste Film Festival Best Feature FilmThe Delegation PAG Jury Award
See also List of submissions to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film List of Albanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
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