I Believe the Portrait Saved Me (2025)

I Believe the Portrait Saved Me (2025) poster

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:

Cast

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.