Ben Apolloni
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| Born | 29 January 1980 Kaçanik, Kosovo |
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| Nationality | Albanian |
| Citizenship | Kosovo |
| Alma mater | University of Pristina |
| Period | 2004–present |
| Notable works | Bread and Shame (2025) |
Ben Apolloni (Albanian pronunciation: [bɛn apo'ɫoni]; born 29 January 1980) is an Albanian film and theatre director from Kosovo. His most recent film is Bread and Shame (2025).[1]
Early life
Ben Apolloni was born on 29 January 1980 in Kaçanik. He completed a BA in theatre directing and an MA in film directing at the Faculty of Arts, University of Prishtina.[2]
Career
Apolloni has directed a number of theatre productions[3] [4] [5] and short films. [6] He served as a member of the international jury at the Dea Film Festival, [7] Tri Net Film Fest [8] dhe Tirana International Film Festival. [9] His work often explores themes of human relationships and societal issues. In 2025, he directed the film Bread and Shame. [10] [11] He also has two films in the pre-production phase: Zazen and What’s Kubrick’s Fault?
Filmography
- Bread and Shame (Buka dhe turpi, 2025)
- Fifth Floor (Kati V, 2012)
References
- ↑ "Bread and Shame - Short Film". Kosovo Cinematography Center. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ben Apolloni: Student Competition I". Anibar. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "Pandemic Brings Even Tougher Times for Kosovo Arts Scene". Balkan Insight. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ ""Dashuritë e virgjëreshës Madalenë" përballë mentalitetit e absurdit". Koha.net. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ Gili Hoxhaj (30 January 2021). ""Koleksionisti i syve" në përballje midis kriminelit e viktimave". Koha.net. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ben Apolloni". Sbunker. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "Jury 2025 – Dea Film Festival". Dea Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ben Apolloni: "Tri Net Film Fest" has now created its own name and address". Albinfo.ch. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tirana International Film Festival 2021 Jury Includes Ben Apolloni". Reporteri.net. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Besartë Elshani (8 January 2024). ""Buka dhe turpi" përballë kujtimeve e paragjykimeve ndaj viktimave". Koha.net. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shfaqet premiera e 'Buka dhe turpi' – Një film për dhimbjen e heshtur të luftës". Kallxo.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
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