Gjergj Xhuvani

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Gjergj Xhuvani
Born20 December 1963
Tirana, Albania
Died14 August 2019 (aged 55)
Rome, Italy
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1986–2019
Spouse
Luiza Xhuvani
(m. 1987)
Children1
Parent
  • Dhimiter Xhuvani
    (father)

Gjergj Xhuvani (20 December 1963[1] – 14 August 2019)[2] was an Albanian film director, screenwriter and producer.

His 2001 film

Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards,[5] but it did not make the January shortlist.[6]

Death

Xhuvani died from complications of diabetes at age 55.

References

  1. . Retrieved 17 August 2019 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Ndahet nga jeta regjisori i njohur shqiptar Gjergj Xhuvani". Panorama.com.al. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ "51 Countries In Race For Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 19 November 2001. Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2008.
  4. ^ "74th Academy Awards – Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2008.
  5. ^ Holdsworth, Nick (27 September 2010). "Albania looks 'East' for its Oscar choice". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  6. ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar® Race". oscars.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011.