montenegro

07 November - 12 November

montenegrin cultural week

november
2024
thu-sat
07-09
November 7 opening at 18:00 and November 8-9 from 09:00-15:00
Homo Ex Machina – Contemporary Art Exhibition
Orange Cube, Pyramid - Tirana
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro presents the exhibition "Homo Ex Machina." This exhibition will showcase the works of seven artists, featuring 12 pieces: Maja Šofranac, Ana Aleksić, Nikola Radonjić, Nikola Marković, Siniša Radulović, Adin Rastoder, and Igor Husag. These artists have made a name for themselves in the Montenegrin art scene for their innovative and experimental approaches and the realization of their works. The theme of the exhibition is inspired by technological advancements, particularly in the fields of robotics and astronomy. It is a multimedia exhibition, including digital prints, sculptures, installations, and other objects.
fri
08
8 November, 11:00
Bilingual Literature Exhibition and Workshop
National Center for Books and Reading - Tirana
This event focuses on the importance of literary translation and transcription for intercultural connections between Montenegro and Albania, as well as the role of intercultural dialogue in strengthening relations between our neighboring communities. The activity also serves as a starting point to convey a positive message regarding the traditionally excellent bilateral relations, which are further enhanced by cultural collaboration
fri
08
8 November, 12:30
Musical Performance by "Klapa Incanto"
Murat Toptani Pedestrian Street - Tirana
This event features a musical performance by six talented artists who will interpret folk
and indigenous songs representing the traditions of the Boka Bay and Montenegro. The performance will create a special atmosphere, highlighting the cultural richness of the region. In addition to traditional songs, there will be some elements of pop music,
creating an interesting combination that will delight the audience
fri
8
8 November , 19:00
Screening of the Film "Sirin"
Marubi Film Academy - Tiranë
This film, a joint Albanian-Montenegrin production, tells the story of Sanela, a Montenegrin of Muslim origin, who fled former Yugoslavia in the 1990s following the kidnapping and murder of her father, along with other Muslims. After twenty years in exile, she returns to the Balkans. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with director Senad Sahmanovic and his Albanian co-producer, Dritan Huqi, along with representatives from the National Center of Cinematography of Albania and the Film Center of Montenegro.
sat
09
9 November, 19:00
Screening of the Film "The Stork"
Marubi Film Academy - Tirana
The film tells the story of a quiet Montenegrin village where most of the residents have emigrated to the United States. This place becomes the backdrop for a bittersweet tale about three women fighting for autonomy. Suta resists pressure to marry the autistic twin
of her late husband, while Vezire and Drane confront the need to coexist in light of their shared husband's plans to leave. Meanwhile, Fize tries to find a bride for her son. The film
is a co-production among Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia.
MON-tue
11-12
11-12 November, 11:30 - 16:00
Exhibition: "The Five Centuries of Boka Kotorska in European Cartography"
Sotir Kolea Center - Tirana
The exhibition explores cartographic views of Boka Kotorska and its surrounding areas from the late 15th century to the early 20th century. The cartographic material from the Maritime Museum in Kotor combines digitized materials from national archives and libraries across Europe and the United States. During the exhibition, 185 geographical, maritime, topographical, military, historical, political, ethnographic, hydrographic, postal, and other thematic maps illustrating the Bay of Kotor will be presented.
tue
12
12 November, 18:30
Theater Performance "Butterfly"
Migjeni Theatre - Shkodër
"Look at everything rationally and do not forget that there may be two completely
opposite aspects, one of which has not yet been revealed to you." - Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol. "Butterfly" is a stable and complete performance, with a pure and hypnotic form, which, through its simplicity and solidity, opens up possibilities to raise many questions.

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