Gjergj Xhuvani

Gjergj Xhuvani (20 December 1963[1] – 14 August 2019)[2] was an Albanian film director, screenwriter and producer.

Gjergj Xhuvani
Born20 December 1963
Tirana, Albania
Died14 August 2019 (aged 55)
Rome, Italy
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1986–2019
Spouse
Luiza Xhuvani
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(m. 1987)​
Children1
Parent

His 2001 film Slogans was Albania's submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][4] His 2009 film East, West, East: The Final Sprint was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards,[5] but it did not make the January shortlist.[6]

Death

Xhuvani died from complications of diabetes at age 55.

References
  1. Elsie, Robert (19 March 2010). Historical Dictionary of Albania. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810873803. Retrieved 17 August 2019 – via Google Books.
  2. "Ndahet nga jeta regjisori i njohur shqiptar Gjergj Xhuvani". Panorama.com.al. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. "51 Countries In Race For Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 19 November 2001. Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2008.
  4. "74th Academy Awards – Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2008.
  5. Holdsworth, Nick (27 September 2010). "Albania looks 'East' for its Oscar choice". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  6. "9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar® Race". oscars.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011.


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