A one-way trip into the dark side of the European dream, where nobody cares, and where exile, loneliness and money prevail. [The Albanian] is the story of Arben, who leaves Europe’s poorest country for the richest. He needs money to marry and obey the rules of his people. But Eldorado has its own rules: Strangers are not welcome and only the strongest survive. The Albanian is one of them, and he must pay the price and learn that losing his innocence does not guarantee a fair return ticket. [The Albenian] deals with two themes ? illegal immigration and Albania. Director Johannes Naber says that he has always wanted to discuss illegal immigration. Why have they come to Germany, what motivates them, and how do they survive? Over a million illegal immigrants live under persecution in Germany, where laws are strictly regulated. This is the point that [The Albanian] focuses on. (Jay JEON)