LAMERICA [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1995
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: Upstaging the neorealist masterworks of Rossellini and Bertolucci, Gianni Amelio’s Lamerica triumphs. A visually arresting tale of moral conflict and the journey that leads to atonement, Lamerica has been hailed by critics everywhere as one of the best films of this past decade. After nearly half a century of communist rule, a poverty stricken Albania falls subject to the invasion of two exploitive capitalists looking to prosper within the changing economy. As Albania’s people try desperately to flee destitution, Gino (Enrico Lo Verso) and Fiore arrive from Italy with plans to use a makeshift manufacturing plant to front their next scam. Forced to name an Albanian citizen as their company’s acting 'chairman,' Gino and Fiore turn to Spiro–a prisoner of war for over fifty years, Spiro emerges as the perfect pawn. However, when Spiro suddenly disappears, Gino finds himself on a journey that will ultimately reshape the integrity of his soul. Beautifully photographed in Cinemascope, Lamerica has garnered director Gianni Amelio (Stolen Children and Open Doors) with a record third consecutive Felix Award for Best European Film.
• Cast: Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli, Elida Janushi, Sefer Pema, Idajet Sejdia, Marieta Ljarja, Elina Ndreu, Ilir Ara, Liliana Subashi, Artan Marina, Vassjan Lammi, Nikolin Elezi, Fatmir Gjyla, Elona Hoti, Besim Kurti, Esmeralda Ara, Gianni Amelio
• Director: Gianni Amelio
• Runtime: 1:56
• Company: New Yorker
• Media Format: Movie