About Gjergj Xhuvani
Lived 1963 – 2019 (aged 55). Gjergj Xhuvani was an Albanian film director, screenwriter and director.
Gjergj Xhuvani (20 December 1963 – 14 August 2019) was an Albanian film director, screenwriter and producer.
His 2001 film Slogans was Albania's submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. His 2009 film East, West, East: The Final Sprint was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it did not make the January shortlist.
Death Xhuvani died from complications of diabetes at age 55.
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Who was Gjergj Xhuvani?
Albanian film director (1963–2019)
When was Gjergj Xhuvani born?
Gjergj Xhuvani was born on 20 December 1963 in Tirana.
When did Gjergj Xhuvani die?
Gjergj Xhuvani died on 14 August 2019 in Rome.
What was Gjergj Xhuvani's occupation?
Gjergj Xhuvani was a film director, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was Gjergj Xhuvani?
Gjergj Xhuvani was Albanian.
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