Private Project

THE LEGEND OF THE CANE

Francis's life takes a dramatic turn as Communism comes to power in
post-war Albania, killing and persecuting his relatives and friends.

  • Xhoslin Rama
    Director
    Simon, Death of grandpa Trifon, Cristina's confession, Closely
  • Mihal Rama
    Writer
  • Xhoslin Rama
    Writer
  • Mihal Rama
    Producer
    SIMON, WOLF, 113, CLOSELY
  • Ndriçim Xhepa
    Key Cast
    "Fr.Paul"
  • Amos Zaharia
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Amri Hasanlliu
    Key Cast
    "Francis"
  • Vasjan Lami
    Key Cast
    "Francis"
  • Ermira Gjata
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
  • Klodjana Keco
    Key Cast
    " Julia"
  • Edvin Mustafa
    Key Cast
    "Cap"
  • Kristaq Pilo
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Ervin Bejleri
    Key Cast
    "Simon"
  • Nikoll Prendi
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Dalvin Qyteza
    Key Cast
    "Francis"
  • Ergys Çekrezi
    Key Cast
    "Louse"
  • Jorida Meta
    Key Cast
    "Josephine"
  • Armand Xhuli
    Key Cast
    "Nicholas"
  • Deljana Topulli
    Key Cast
    "Missionary"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    LEGJENDA E BASTUNIT
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 45 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    200,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Albania
  • Country of Filming:
    Albania
  • Language:
    Albanian
  • Shooting Format:
    ARRI PRO RES 4444
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Xhoslin Rama
Director Statement

For fifty years the Albanian Communist Party tortured and murdered thousands of people because they never accepted to collaborate with the communist regime. The two main characters of the film are not just two brothers with different personalities, but they are also representatives of two different mindsets. This is the struggle between the big brother, who is not satisfied with whatever he has, and the little one, who is satisfied with whatever fate offers to him. We must always remember and not forget the past, in order not to repeat those same mistakes in the future. Even though the story of this film is fictional, the background is based on real events. My goal was to make a film about persecution and migration, a movie that communicates to everyone because even today, along with the progress, people all around the world are still dealing with such phenomena.