Amsterdam Express is a 2014 Albanian drama film directed by Fatmir Koçi.[1]
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Directed by | Fatmir Koçi |
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Cinematography | Enzo Brandner |
Edited by | Max Vonk |
Music by | Art Denison |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
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Plot
editBekim, a young Albanian immigrant in Amsterdam, is precariously caught between the promise and allure of the rich city, the threats of ruthless Albanian drug dealers & sex traffickers, and his white marriage to a Dutch girl. At the heart of it all is a true love in his poor and backward country. Bekim, will do anything to make a quick buck. Instead, he returns to his country empty-handed after spending his last Euros to save a young girl at the windows of the red light district.[2]
Cast
edit- Blerim Destani as Bekim
- James Biberi as Van Doom
- Flonja Kodheli as Marta
- Bujar Lako as Selim
- Rajmonda Bulku as Vjollca
- Carolien Spoor as Suzanna
- Natasha Goulden as Anna
- Renne Gjoni as Grijs
- Victoria Mirovaya as Junkie Girl
- Gert Ferra as Roni
- Dritan Kastrati as Deki
- Olta Gixhari as Dora
- Irena Mecaj as Albana
- Laert Pasko as Tuki
- Lykele Muus as Johan
- Gjenovefa Redhi as Shqipe
- Vasian Lami as Elezi
Release
editAmsterdam Express was released in Albania on the 27 March 2014.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Amsterdam Express". Top Channel. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ "Amsterdam Express". British Film Council. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Lim, Katherine. "NL-UK-Albania-Germany Film". NL TIMES. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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