Albanian Oscar Entry ‘A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On’ launch Trailer Ahead of World Premiere at Tallinn
The second feature film by Gentian Koçi, “A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On,”
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It will world premiere in competition at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival later in November
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It is Albania’s entry for the Academy Awards. Directed by Koci followed by "Daybreak"
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“A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On” is an emotional drama, set in Tirana. Agim and Gëzim, identical twins, have a strong bond of brotherly love.
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The film is led by strong performances from Portuguese twin actors Edgar Morais and Rafael Morais
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Drita Kabashi who plays the role of Gëzim’s girlfriend Ana. And she is known for Ukraine (2022), Lub Dub (2016)
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Koçi defines it as “a story of brotherhood, love and communication.” They are deaf, but this doesn’t get in the way of their everyday life.
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The producer Blerina Hankollari, spent six months learning Albanian sign language with ANAD in preparation for the film.
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Koçi’s second feature film, following “Daybreak,” which had its world premiere at Sarajevo Film Festival, and was Albania’s entry for the Oscars in 2017.
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Koçi’s second feature film, following “Daybreak,” which had its world premiere at Sarajevo Film Festival, and was Albania’s entry for the Oscars in 2017.