‘Shame and Money’ Director Explains Why His Int’l Oscar Hopeful About Dignity Feels So Physical
- A Kosovo family moves from a village to Pristina after losing its livelihood.
- Visar Morina says the film grounds its themes in daily life and real costs.
- Its Sundance grand jury prize qualifies it for Oscar consideration.
After losing their livelihood in a Kosovo village, a family moves to Pristina and struggles to find a place in a costly, hyper-capitalist society. Director Visar Morina says the film explores how political upheaval shapes ordinary people’s lives, while its focus on one family’s daily pressures can speak…