I Believe the Portrait Saved Me (2025)
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.
Director: Alban Muja
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: February 16, 2025
Cast
- Skender Muja - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Samir Karahoda
Editing: Enis Saraçi
Production: 038Studio, Asfalt Films, Qendra Production
Country: Kosovo, Netherlands
Language: shqip
Original Language: sq
Keywords
kosovo, kosovo war, kosovo documentary, berlinale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Believe the Portrait Saved Me about?
- 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.
- Who directed I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
- I Believe the Portrait Saved Me was directed by Alban Muja.
- Who stars in I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
- I Believe the Portrait Saved Me stars Skender Muja.
- How long is I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
- I Believe the Portrait Saved Me has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is I Believe the Portrait Saved Me?
- I Believe the Portrait Saved Me is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Believe the Portrait Saved Me produced?
- I Believe the Portrait Saved Me was produced in Kosovo, Netherlands.