Luna Park
Starring Adriana Matoshi and Orion Jolldashi, Nik Xhelilaj, Suela Bako, Flonja Kodheli
Director Florenc Papas
Writers Florenc Papas, Glykeria Patramani
Producer Dritan Huqi
Producers Riccardo Neri, Vincenzo Filippo, Ioanna Bolomyti
Co-producers Zvonimir Munivrana, Fatmir Spahiu
Cinematographer Simos Sarketzis
Editor Federica Forcesi
Production Designer Durim Neziri
Art Director Rei Pema
Sound Designer Jacopo Manzo
Music Matej Merlic
Costume Designer Stela Laknori
Make-Up Artist Ioanna Lygizou
Synopsis
In 1997 Albania, Mira, a single mother, struggles to raise her teenage son, Toni, as the country falls into chaos. Hoping for a better life, she invests all her money in a risky scheme, believing it will change their future after becoming involved with a wealthy investor running the scheme. Meanwhile, Toni spends his days with his best friend, Sara, who is about to leave for Greece, making him feel even more lost. As the country collapses into violence, Mira and Toni realize they have no choice but to run, before it’s too late.
Technical Information
Original Title: Luna Park
Format: Shot in 4K Digital / DCP / Color
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Duration: 101 minutes
Original Language: Albanian and Greek with English Subtitles
Awards & Festivals
*Official submission of Albania for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 98th Academy Awards 2026
*Nominated for Hellenic Film Academy Awards for Best Greek Minority
GOA - Indian International Film Festival - India
Thessaloniki International Film Festival - Greece
Sofia International Film Festival - Bulgaria
Uruguay International Film Festival - Uruguay
Giffoni Film Festival - Italy
Kino Kosova Film Festival - Switzerland
Tirana International Film Festival - Albania
Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival - Algeria
Arena 11 Cinema e Comunita - Italy
CinEast Film Festival - Luxembourg
Giffoni Mecedonia Festival - North Macedonia
Albanian Film Festival - Germany