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Beni Walks by Himself

Name: Beni Walks by Himself
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1975
Duration: 80 min

Beni ecën vetë

1975 · 80 min · Drama

Eight-year-old Beni leads a sheltered life in Korçë with an overprotective mother who won't let him play outdoors. When he finally ventures out, he has to find his footing among neighborhood children who tease him. A warm children's film.

Runtime: 80 min
Genre: Drama · Family
Mood: thoughtful · dark
Entry: some context
Best for: shorter watch

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Albanian Films

This film is stop 7 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Albania. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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