The Marriage (2017 film) explained

The Marriage
Director:	Blerta Zeqiri
Producer:	Kreshnik Berisha - Keka
Starring:	Alban Ukaj
Cinematography:	Sevdije Kastrati
Editing:	Kreshnik Berisha - Keka
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	Kosovo
Language:	Albanian

The Marriage (Albanian: '''Martesa''') is a 2017 Kosovan romantic drama film directed by Blerta Zeqiri. It was selected as the Kosovan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.^[1]

Plot

In the lead-up to Bekim and Anita's wedding, Bekim's friend and former gay lover, Nol, returns from abroad.^[2]

Cast

• Alban Ukaj as Bekim
• Adriana Matoshi as Anita
• Genc Salihu as Nol

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 75% score based on 8 critics, with an average rating of 8/10.^[3]

See also

• List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• List of Kosovan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oscars: Kosovo Selects 'The Marriage' for Foreign-Language Category . Holdsworth . Nick . . 4 September 2018 . 4 September 2018.
2. Web site: The Marriage . Eastern Neighbours Film Festival . 4 September 2018.
3. Web site: THE MARRIAGE. rottentomatoes.com. 29 May 2022.