Original upload date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:16:49 GMT
The instability and horrors that accompanied the 20th Century were a major cause of human exodus, and Australia became the preferred destination for many of those who wanted to start anew.
This film d
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epicts the stories of three generations of Albanian migrants to Australia, their sacrifices and contribution towards their adopted country, as well as the strength of our cultural identity in the face of longing and separation. Their tales illustrate the experiences of all those who abandoned their families and fatherland in order to build a new home in a remote corner of the Earth, and they are not necessarily unique to Albanians.
Their accounts juxtapose with the endless spaces, unique nature, and prehistoric creatures that roamed this fascinating land for millenia, a land that to this day has the propensity to confront and mesmerize.
Filmed in the course of one year in two continents , this documentary depicts how our protagonists became a bridge between two vastly different cultures , and for at least one of them presented the first opportunity to connect with long lost relatives after nearly a century.
Directed by Dritan Arbana
Produced by Reg Qemal
Photography: Shane Kavanagh
Editing: Rajmond Guni
Music: Dritan Arbana, Peppa Marriti Band, Peter Shemshedin, The High Country Band, Jona Xhufi, Drini Maledhi
