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I Believe the Portrait Saved Me

I Believe the Portrait Saved Me

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Albanian

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 February 2025

Country

Kosovo

Cast

Skender Muja

Skender Muja

Himself

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