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THE CALL

An accidental conflict between two brothers ends tragically. The younger brother, while they are fixing their father’s grave, kills the older brother in a scuffle, accusing the older brother of stealing everything from him in this life. The gravedigger, who sees the brothers’ fight from afar, arrives after a while at their father’s grave and finds the revolver on the ground. The brothers’ mother arrived in the meantime and found Varrëmihesi with her husband’s revolver in her hand. She asks him about the boys and kills the gravedigger, suspecting that he has a hand in her boys’ disappearance. In the run up we see the little brother running and regretting killing his brother… While the mother is looking for the boys we realize that the little brother has buried the big brother in their father’s grave…

Directed by: Mirak Zymberaj

Produced by: Mentor Zymberaj

Country of origin: Republic of Kosovo

Year of production: 2023

Duration: 10 min

Category: Student films

Mirak Zymberaj

Mirak Zymberaj, born on December 21, 1997, in Peja, Kosovo, is a dedicated filmmaker with a Master's degree in Film and TV Directing from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina". Mirak's career began with his completion of the acting studio at Studio AKT, leading to numerous roles in film and theater. His notable acting credits include performances in the award-winning film "Requiem for Kosovo," which received accolades such as “Best Short-Live Action” at the Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival and the Denali Award at the Alaska International Film Award. Growing up, Mirak developed a strong passion for directing, influenced significantly by his father, a renowned actor. This connection has inspired Mirak to involve his father in his projects, often casting him in key roles. As a student, his films were selected for various prestigious film festivals, showcasing his early talent and dedication. His directorial works include several acclaimed short feature films such as "The Girl and Two Friends", "The Promise", "Omnibus", "Paranoia", "Three", and "Ikja". His most recent film, "The Table of Grave," has been selected and received honorable mentions and prizes at numerous prestigious international film festivals, with awards including Best Short Film, Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Director, and more. His film has also been selected for the 19th In the Palace Short Film Oscar Qualifying &Goya Festival.

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