Shame and Money
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| Directed by | Visar Morina |
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| Cinematography | Janis Mazuch |
| Edited by | Joëlle Alexis |
| Music by | Mario Batkovic |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
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| Language | Albanian |
Shame and Money is a 2026 drama film directed by Visar Morina and co-written by Doruntina Basha. It stars Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxha, Fiona Gllavica, and Alban Ukaj.
Premise
A proud family man struggles to provide as financial pressures mount. Though his mother and brother-in-law offer help, accepting support wounds his dignity. As stability slips away, he faces tough choices about pride versus survival.
Cast
- Astrit Kabashi as Shaban
- Flonja Kodheli as Hatixhe
- Kumrije Hoxha as Nana
- Fiona Gllavica as Adelina
- Alban Ukaj as Alban
- Tristan Halilaj as Liridon
- Abdinaser Beka as Agim
Production
Principal photography took place in 2024, for a drama film directed by Visar Morina and co-written by Doruntina Basha. It is an international co-production between Germany, Kosovo, Slovenia, Albania, North Macedonia, and Belgium. Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxha, Fiona Gllavica, and Alban Ukaj round up the main cast.[1]
Release
Shame and Money premiered in the World Cinema Competition section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and Salt Lake City, Utah, where it won the Grand Jury Prize Dramatic.[2][3][4]
The film was also part of Horizons section of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened from 5 July to 10 July 2026.[5]
It had its Regional Premiere at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, where it competes for Heart of Sarajevo award in the Competition Programme - Feature Film on 15 August 2026.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Sundance Film Festival | 1 February 2026 | World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic | Shame and Money | Won | [7] |
| Sarajevo Film Festival | 21 August 2026 | Heart of Sarajevo | Pending | [8] | |
References
- ↑ Elshani, Besarte (December 12, 2025). ""Shame and Money" proudly survives its way to "Sundance"". Koha. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris (December 10, 2025). "Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Shame and Money". Sundance Film Festival. December 10, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Sundance Film Festival Announces Award Winners". Sundance.org. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Shame and Money in Horizons". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. June 20, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ Ellie Calnan (July 23, 2026). "Sarajevo Film Festival unveils competition programmes with five world premieres". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2026). "Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners: 'Josephine' Takes U.S. Grand Jury Prize & Audience Award". Deadline. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
- ↑ "32nd Sarajevo Film Festival: 51 films in competition for the Heart of Sarajevo awards". Sarajevo Film Festival. July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
