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Albanian film "The Stork" interrupted by crowd of Montenegrin extremists amid racist chants and chants

2025-09-05 17:19:59Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Albanian film "The Stork" interrupted by crowd of Montenegrin
The Stork, Roda

The screening of the film "The Stork" by Albanian director Isa Qosja at the Xhada film festival in Podgorica, Montenegro, was interrupted while it was being screened for the public in an open-air environment on September 3, organizers announced.

It was interrupted due to "discontent expressed vocally by a group of still unknown people, who, it is said, were hindered by the fact that the film was in Albanian."

Organizers confirmed that an "unpleasant situation" occurred and that the film screening was interrupted.

After this act, producer Bajrush Kajtazi reacted, and also published part of the reaction of the EU presence in Montenegro.

"Its screening in Zabjelo was interrupted by a group of individuals who used shouting, insults and hate speech. This is a shameful and unacceptable act, but the fact that Lejleku evoked such strong reactions shows its power: this film opens dialogue, challenges taboos and touches wounds that some try to hide," he wrote.

Public Statement – ​​The Stork (Roda) Film:

As the producer of the film “Lejleku” (Roda), I express great pride that we have made the first feature film in the Albanian language financed by the Film Center in Montenegro, a historic moment for Albanian culture and cinematography in this country. The film was made in co-financing with the Kosovo Film Center, the Film Center of North Macedonia, the Film Center of Albania and the prestigious European program Eurimages, placing this project at a high regional and international level.

Its screening in Zabjelo was interrupted by a group of individuals who used shouting, insults and hate speech. This is a shameful and unacceptable act, but the fact that Lejleku evoked such strong reactions shows its power: this film opens dialogue, challenges taboos and touches wounds that some try to hide.

The European Union delegation immediately reacted by emphasizing that “freedom of artistic expression is one of the core values ​​of democracy.” I fully agree with this position. I believe that art cannot be stopped by smoke or intolerance; on the contrary, in the face of these challenges it gains even more meaning and strength to advance dialogue and democratic values.

As a producer, I proudly say that Lejleku will continue its journey in festivals, cinemas and cultural spaces of the region and Europe. This film is proof that Albanian art has a voice, has dignity and has strong international support and this voice will never be silenced.


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