Albanian Stories

Synopsis

Albanian Stories (1997) by Adrian Paci features his three-year-old daughter improvising fairytale-like tales involving animals. Filmed after their move from Albania to Italy, the video subtly reflects themes of exile and displacement. Through the child’s innocent storytelling, personal and political realities intertwine. 

Directors' Biography

Adrian Paci (1969, Albania) is a Milan-based artist known for exploring themes of exile and identity. He has exhibited widely, including at MoMA PS1, Jeu de Paume, and the Venice Biennale. Paci teaches at NABA Milan and has held teaching posts in Bergamo, Venice, and Lausanne.