The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider
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The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider, also known as The Sadness of Mrs. Schneider or The Sadness of Mrs. Snajdrova is an Albanian-Czech romantic drama film directed by Piro Milkani and Eno Milkani. It is a movie of strong autobiographical elements and includes a three national Albanian-Czech-Italian cast. It was released in 2008 and was the Albanian submission of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that same year, but failed to be nominated.
) of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
, together with a group of Czech students, is shooting his graduate movie on a motorcycle factory, in the small market-town of Český Šternberk
, in then Czechoslovakia
. Coming from a country that is completely isolated from the rest of Europe, he is fascinated by the lifestyle, society and "erotic exuberance" of the Czech golden youth, yet feeling strong links with his family in his homeland. He falls in love with a married woman (Anna Geislerová
), the wife of a police superintendent (Paolo Buglioni) and is insecure about his future.
Plot
It's 1961 and an Albanian student (Nik XhelilajNik Xhelilaj
Kreshnik Xhelilaj , better known by his stage name Nik Xhelilaj, is an Albanian film and stage actor. He began his international career with the movie The Sadness of Mrs...
) of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is a university level school of music, dance, drama, film, TV and multi-media studies.- Faculties :*Film and TV School - FAMU*Music Faculty - HAMU*Theatre Faculty - DAMU-Notable alumni:...
, together with a group of Czech students, is shooting his graduate movie on a motorcycle factory, in the small market-town of Český Šternberk
Ceský Šternberk
Český Šternberk is a market town in the Czech Republic. Český Šternberk Castle rests on the cliffs high above the town.-History:The village was founded during the 13th century around Český Šternberk Castle. Along with the castle, the village expanded to its present form in 1901 and it became...
, in then Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
. Coming from a country that is completely isolated from the rest of Europe, he is fascinated by the lifestyle, society and "erotic exuberance" of the Czech golden youth, yet feeling strong links with his family in his homeland. He falls in love with a married woman (Anna Geislerová
Anna Geislerová
Anna Geislerová aka Aňa Geislerová is a Czech actress.Anna became well known for her role as Eliška/Hana in the 2003 movie Želary and as Anna in the 1999 movie Return of the Idiot...
), the wife of a police superintendent (Paolo Buglioni) and is insecure about his future.
Cast
- Nik XhelilajNik XhelilajKreshnik Xhelilaj , better known by his stage name Nik Xhelilaj, is an Albanian film and stage actor. He began his international career with the movie The Sadness of Mrs...
as Lekë Seriani - Anna GeislerováAnna GeislerováAnna Geislerová aka Aňa Geislerová is a Czech actress.Anna became well known for her role as Eliška/Hana in the 2003 movie Želary and as Anna in the 1999 movie Return of the Idiot...
as Mrs. Snajderová - Tomáš Töpfer as Director Piskácek
- Michele PlacidoMichele PlacidoMichele Placido is an internationally known Italian actor and director. He is best known for the role of Corrado Cattani in the TV series La Piovra.-Life and career:...
as Count Jiri Sternberg - Arta Dobroshi as Ema
- Paolo Buglioni as Mr. Snajder
- Kamil Kollarik as Artur Zach
- Violeta ManushiVioleta ManushiVioleta Manushi was an Albanian actress. She was honored with the People's Artist of Albania.- Filmography :*Trishtimi i zonjës Shnajder *Valsi i Titanikut*Eja!...