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Gjergj Xhuvani (20 December 1963[1] – 14 August 2019)[2] was an Albanian film director, screenwriter and producer.
Gjergj Xhuvani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1963 |
| Died | 14 August 2019 (aged 55) Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1986–2019 |
| Spouse |
Luiza Xhuvani (m. 1987) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Dhimiter Xhuvani |
His 2001 film Slogans was Albania's submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][4] His 2009 film East, West, East: The Final Sprint was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards,[5] but it did not make the January shortlist.[6]
Death
editXhuvani died from complications of diabetes at age 55.
References
edit- ^ Elsie, Robert (19 March 2010). Historical Dictionary of Albania. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810873803. Retrieved 17 August 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ndahet nga jeta regjisori i njohur shqiptar Gjergj Xhuvani". Panorama.com.al. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "51 Countries In Race For Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 19 November 2001. Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2008.
- ^ "74th Academy Awards – Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2008.
- ^ Holdsworth, Nick (27 September 2010). "Albania looks 'East' for its Oscar choice". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar® Race". oscars.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
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