# Albanian National Film Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/albanian-national-film-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-13T11:19:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 14th edition of the Albanian National Film Festival concluded in Tirana after a 14-year hiatus. Held from September 3 to 12, the event featured approximately 220 films produced since 2012 and attracted roughly 20,000 viewers.

The Festival Cup was awarded to the film ‘Një filxhan kafe dhe këpucë të reja veshur’ (A cup of coffee and new shoes worn), directed by Gentian Koçi. Other major winners included Adriana Matosh for Best Actress in ‘Luna Park’ and Blerim Destani for Best Actor in ‘Amsterdam Express’. Additional honors were presented for Best Director, Best First Film, and a Career Award to Tinka Kurti.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Albanian National Film Festival crowns winners in Tirana

The 14th Albanian National Film Festival concluded in Tirana, awarding Gentian Koçi’s ‘Një filxhan kafe dhe këpucë të reja veshur’ the top prize after a 14-year hiatus.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-national-film-festival-crowns-winners-in-tirana

### 2026-09-09: Albanian corruption files and Kino Kosova festival draw attention

The Albanian Files publication faces scrutiny over construction corruption in Albania, while the Kino Kosova film festival opens its seventh edition in Bern, Switzerland, to promote cultural dialogue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-corruption-files-and-kino-kosova-festival-draw-attention

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