The Albanian Virgin (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, The Albanian Virgin is a drama film directed by Bujar Alimani, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Albania, 1958. Luana, the daughter of a well respected man in the village, makes friends with Agim, who moved here after his family were banned from the city by the communists. Years later, their childhood friendship turns into teenage love, but without prospects. Luana’s father promised her in marriage to someone else when she was a child. When her father finds out about Luana and Agim’s love, he is furious and immediately arranges for his daughter to be married to the man he chose for her. Luana faces a dilemma: to flee with her lover to Germany, risking being caught by the communists and probably killed, or stay loyal to her family. A poignant love story set in dark times shaped by pressure from old traditions. A deeply human tale about freedom, which is the greatest good even if the price is loneliness.
Who’s in it. The Albanian Virgin stars Mimoza Azemi as Lule, Nik Xhelilaj as Flamur, Kasem Hoxha as Ismail and Rina Krasniqi as Luana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Albanian Virgin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Albanian Virgin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Albanian Virgin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Albanian Virgin (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Albanian Virgin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Albanian Virgin worth watching?
- The Albanian Virgin holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Albanian Virgin?
- The Albanian Virgin stars Mimoza Azemi, Nik Xhelilaj, Kasem Hoxha, Rina Krasniqi and Astrit Kabashi.
- When was The Albanian Virgin released?
- The Albanian Virgin was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.