Visar Morina’s film ‘Von Scham und Geld’ qualifies for Oscars

Visar Morina’s social drama, ‘Von Scham und Geld’ (Of Shame and Money), has received significant critical recognition. The film won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, a distinction that qualifies it for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.

Set in rural Kosovo and Pristina, the film follows a family that loses their livelihood due to a brother's betrayal. The narrative explores their struggle with precarious working conditions and the search for dignity in a world where wealth dictates power. The film also received the top prize in the CineMasters competition at the Munich Film Festival.