Shame and Money

A family from rural Kosovo is forced to relocate to the capital after losing their means of survival. In a society driven by hypercapitalism, they struggle to find their place and maintain their dignity. The story focuses on a father who faces mounting financial pressure and must decide whether to accept help from his relatives or prioritize his pride as his stability vanishes.

This drama was directed by Visar Morina, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Doruntina Basha. It is the second film directed by Morina, following his 2020 work Exile. The movie features a cast including Astrit Kabashi as Shaban, Flonja Kodheli as Hatixe, and Kumrije Hoxha as Mother, alongside Fiona Gllavica, Alban Ukaj, and Tristan Halilaj.

The production was a collaboration between companies from Germany, Albania, Belgium, Macedonia, Slovenia, and Kosovo, including Quetzalcoatl and Schuldenberg Films. Produced by Fabian Altenried, Sophie Ahrens, and Kristof Gerega, the film had a budget of 2 million USD and a runtime of 129 minutes.