Cold November

Nëntori I ftohtë

59th TIFF: Greek Premiere

In the beginning of the ’90s, when Yugoslavian Government cancelled the autonomy of Kosovo, dissolved its Parliament and closed down the National Television network, an archivist faces a serious dilemma, being aware that both options are wrong. Despite the shame and pressure from all sides, he will make a decision to keep his family safe. Through this harsh existential struggle between one’s roots and communal duties, the impossibility of securing the historical memory emerges, next to love as the only possible heritage.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.


Direction: Ismet Sijarina
Script: Arian Krasniqi, Ismet Sijarina
Cinematography: Sevdije Kastrati
Editing: Vladimir Pavlovski
Music: Jericho
Actors: Kushtim Hoxha, Adriana Matoshi, Fatmir Spahiu, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic, Bislim Mucaj, Gordana Boban
Production: Thumbs Up, Buka Film
Producers: Fatmir Spahiu
Co-production: AlbaSky Film, Audiohaus – Sound Solutions, Ikonë Studio
Co-producers: Arian Krasniqi, Paskal Semini, Vladimir Pavlovski, Igor Popovski, Yll Uka
Costumes: Albulena Borovci
Sets: Burim Arifi, Blerim Shala
Make Up: Lidona Berisha
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: UNMI Kosovo, Albania, FYROM
Production Year: 2018
Duration: 93΄
Contact: Buka Film, fatmir.spahiu@gmail.com
Awards/Distinctions: Audience Award – Zurich IFF

Ismet Sijarina

Ismet Sijarina is a filmmaker and scriptwriter living in Pristina, Kosovo. His short fiction films and documentaries were shown in many European film festivals, such as Karlovy (students’ competition 2002), Sarajevo, Cinéma tout écran, Dokufest etc. Currently he works as an Associated Professor in the University of Prishtina, Film Directing Program. His first feature film, Cold November, is supported by Kosovo Cinematography Center and Albanian Film Center.

Filmography

2002 Bliri (short)
2003 Pini (short)
2008 Beyond the Rainbow (doc)
2013 Muret | The Walls (TV)
2018 Nëntori I ftohtë | Cold November