The Delegation
# The Delegation

The Delegation (Albanian: Delegacioni) is a 2018 Albanian drama film directed by Bujar Alimani. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

## Plot

In October 1990, a European delegation arrives in Tirana to determine Albania's readiness for entry into the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. To boost their chances, Albania's struggling communist government plans the release of a political prisoner when things go awry.

## Cast

* Viktor Zhusti as Leo
* Xhevdet Ferri as Asllan
* Ndriçim Xhepa as Spiro
* Richard Sammel as Head of the Delegation

## Awards

| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Warsaw International Film Festival | 20 October 2018 | Grand Prix | The Delegation | Won |
| Warsaw International Film Festival | 20 October 2018 | Ecumenical Jury Award | The Delegation | Special Mention |
| Tirana International Film Festival | 3–9 November 2018 | Audience Award | The Delegation | Won |
| Tirana International Film Festival | 3–9 November 2018 | Media Award | The Delegation | Won |
| Tirana International Film Festival | 3–9 November 2018 | Best Screenplay | Artan Minarolli | Won |
| Trieste Film Festival | 18–25 January 2019 | Best Feature Film | The Delegation | Won |
| Trieste Film Festival | 18–25 January 2019 | PAG Jury Award | The Delegation | Won |
