I BELIEVE THE PORTRAIT SAVED ME

SYNOPSIS

Twenty-five years after his abduction during the Kosovo War, painter Skender Muja recalls a pivotal moment of survival. Held in a detention center, he was ordered to draw a Serbian commander’s portrait to save his life.

CAST & CREW

Directed by: Alban Muja
Produced by: Edon Rizvanolli
Cinematography: Samir Karahoda
Editing: Enis Saraçi
Main cast: Skender Muja

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

Berlin International Film Festival 2025
Forum Expanded

Sarajevo Film Festival 2025
Special Mention [Winner]

Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg 2025
Hamburg Short Film Candidate For The European Film Awards [Winner]