The Passport (2025 film)
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Official film poster of The Passport | |
| Pasaporta | |
| Directed by | Eduart Grishaj [1] |
| Written by | Eduart Grishaj Erion Kame [2] |
| Produced by | Eduart Grishaj (executive producer) |
| Starring | Indri Shiroka Kaona Sylejmani |
| Cinematography | Djordje Stojiljkovic Zoran Pecenkovic [2] |
| Edited by | Eduart Grishaj |
| Music by | Yll Limani (original), Mardit Lleshi (theme) |
Production company | Seven Productions |
| Distributed by | Seven Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Albania |
| Language | Albanian |
The Passport (Albanian: Pasaporta) is a 2025 Albanian romantic drama film directed by Eduart Grishaj and produced by Seven Productions. The film stars Indri Shiroka and Kaona Sylejmani, and follows Edoni, an Albanian citizen, who attempts to migrate illegally to Canada and must travel with Vlera, a woman he does not know, pretending to be her husband, which leads to personal and emotional complications. [3]
Synopsis
Edoni, an Albanian citizen, attempts to migrate illegally to Canada. He contacts a criminal smuggling group, which arranges the journey using a fake Canadian passport. The arrangement requires him to travel with Vlera, a woman he does not know, and pretend to be her husband, which leads to personal and emotional complications during the trip. [3] [2]
Cast
- Indri Shiroka as Edoni [4]
- Kaona Sylejmani as Vlera [1]
- Festim Bajcinca as Olsi
- Tan Brahimi as Eltoni
- Marieta Ljarja as Vera [2]
- Mateo Curri as Besnik
- Arison Frani as Giuseppe
- Rafael Garcia as Pedro
- Anila Hoxha as Journalist
- Adem Karaga as Astrit
- Albert Kocaj as Bledi
- Krist Lleshi as Ana
- Arbana Osmani as TV host [1]
- Gerti Palali as Waiter
- Eduardo Pina as Border police officer
- Willy Ramirez as Messicano
- Eclesio Ramos as Mexican singer
- Jozef Shiroka as Kristi [2]
- Simon Shkreli as Tani
- Alfred Trebicka as The Boss
- Akil Varfi as Aldi
- Rosali Viana Vicente as Border police officer
- Romir Zalla as Shyqyri
- Arta Celaj as Vlera-s friend
Production
The Passport was produced by Seven Productions. Filming took place in Tirana, Albania (interiors), Mexico City and Tulum, Mexico (exteriors), as well as Milan and Lake Como, Italy (street and exterior scenes). Key crew included director and editor Eduart Grishaj, writers Eduart Grishaj and Erion Kame, cinematographers Djordje Stojiljkovic and Zoran Pecenkovic, and composers Yll Limani (original) and Mardit Lleshi (theme). [5] [6]
Release
The film premiered in Albanian cinemas on 28 January 2025. [7]
Reception
Media coverage discussed the film's focus on the challenges of illegal immigration and the emotional complexities of forced travel arrangements. Reviews mentioned the interactions between the lead actors and the tension created by the smuggling plot. [8] [2]
References
- ^ a b c Telegrafi (2025-01-20). "Eduart Grishaj and Arbana Osmani present "Passport" in Pristina: The film that raises its voice for immigration and Albanians fills the halls of 'CineStar'". Telegrafi. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ a b c d e f ""Pasaporta" dhe kufijtë e kinemasë shqiptare". Gazeta Tema (in Albanian). 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ a b Shkurtaj, Gjovalin. "Fjalë përuruese për filmin "Pasaporta" të regjisorit Eduart Grishaj". ExLibris (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Shiroka, Indri (2025-02-21). "Indri Shiroka tells us about the international success of THE PASSPORT (EXCLUSIVE)". Wild Filmmaker. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ TV Klan (2025-01-28). "Eduart Grishaj 'shënjestrohet' nga kasti i 'Pasaportës', aktorët 'i ankohen' publikisht: Më ka çmendur!". TV Klan (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Shkurtaj, Gjovalin (2025-02-01). "Pasaporta: M'u desh të studioja si funksiononin grupet kriminale". BalkanWeb (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "Premiera e 'Pasaportës' në Tiranë". Klan Kosova (in Albanian). 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Anabel Magazine (2025-01-20). "Ju tregoj përshtypjen time të sinqertë për filmin "Pasaporta"". Anabel Magazine (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-09-15.