KOSOVO, CZECH REPUBLIC / 20 MIN / 2023 / FICTION / DCP 2K / 2.39:1 / STEREO / COLOR
Subtitles available: English, Italian, Spanish
Dielli serves community service at a library while his father battles alcohol addiction. After a car accident, they make a promise to change. But when his father relapses, their relationship crumbles, testing Dielli’s dreams and loyalty. This poignant drama explores addiction, forgiveness, and the power of love, revealing the strength and fragility of family bonds. A heartfelt film of second chances, resilience, and hope in the face of adversity.
Dielli realiza servicio social en una biblioteca mientras su padre lucha contra su adicción al alcohol. Luego de un accidente de autos, prometieron cambiar. Pero mientras su padre tiene una recaída, su relación está en riesgo, metiendo a la prueba los sueños y lealtad de Dielli. El drama explora los temas de la adicción, el perdón, y el poder del amor, revelando la fuerza y fragilidad de los vínculos familiares. Un film sobre las segundas oportunidades, la resiliencia y la esperanza frente a la adversidad.
Festivals & Awards
Vittoria Peace Film Fest (ITA, 2023) – Jury’s Special Award
No Bounds Short Film Festival (ITA, 2024) – Miglior Cortometraggio, Premio del Pubblico.
International Film Festival under the Islantilla Moon (ESP, 2024) – Mejor Cortometraje
Visioni Corte International Short Film Festival (ITA, 2024) – Special Mention
Magma Mostra del Cinema Breve (ITA, 2024) – Special Mention
Dokufest (KOSOVO, 2024)
KO:SH Film Festival (ALB, 2024)
Dhaka International Film Festival (BGD, 2024)
Hainan Island International Film Festival (CHN, 2023)
Festival Internacional de Cine de Ponferrada (ESP, 2024)
Semana de Cine de Lugo (ESP, 2024)
One Country One Film (FRA, 2024)
Laceno d’Oro (ITA, 2023)
Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival (ITA, 2024)
Bardolino Film Festival (ITA, 2024)
Give Peace a Screen (ITA, 2024) – out of competition
SanGiò Verona Video Festival (ITA, 2024)
Buzz – Buzau International Film Festival (ROU, 2024)
Bridge Film Festival (ITA, 2024)
International Film Festival for Children and Youth KINOLUB (POL, 2024)
Bratislava Film Festival (SVK, 2024)
International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava (SVK, 2024)
Crime and Punishment International Film Festival (TUR, 2023)
Press: Interviews & Reviews
Visioni Talk – Video Interview to Dritero Mehmetaj
Video Interview to Dritero Mehmetaj
Taxidrivers by Matteo Famiglietti – ‘Il racconto di una forte tensione’
cast
Lum Veseli, Agron Shala, Rebeka Qena, Berat Pllana
written and directed by
Dritero Mehmetaj
produced by
Dritero Mehmetaj, Petrit Ukëhajdaraj, Vigan Morina
production company
DEGJENERATA
school
1st AD
Dina Morina
cinematography
Petrit Ukëhajdaraj
art direction
Dukagjin Mehmetaj
costumes & make up
Fiona Abdullahu
editing
Enis Sara
sound design
Pëllumb Ballata
distribution and world sales
dritero's bio
Dritëro, a passionate filmmaker from Prishtina, Kosovo, was born on November 15, 1986. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Film Directing from the Faculty of Arts in Prishtina in 2016, followed by a Master's degree in Film and TV Directing from FAMU International in Prague in 2022. Embarking on his creative journey, Dritëro shot his first documentary film in 2005 and has since dedicated himself to crafting impactful short fictions, documentaries, commercials, and music videos. Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to receive recognition for his work. In 2016, Dritëro's short fiction film titled "A Performance" was honored with the "Best National Short" award at the acclaimed DokuFest, the International Documentary and Short Film Festival in Prizren, Kosovo. In 2018, his music video "Oborri - Gjuj me dritë" received the "Best Music Video" award at the Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival in Venezia, Italy. In 2019, he gratefully received another "Best National Film" award from Dokufest for his remarkable short fiction film titled "Pick a Name." Dritëro remains grateful for the opportunities he has had and continues to grow as a filmmaker.