The Man of Earth
Sokol is a middle-aged Kosovar Albanian who, together with his family, emigrates from Kosovo to Turkey, and faces the foreign and unknown world. After some time he becomes homesick, eventually leaving his last will he gave to his son that when he dies, his bones will be returned to his native country. He dies near of a cliff at the Black Sea coast. In his native village, the news that Sokol has been returned from emigration are being spread.
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Agim Sopi Director · Menduh Nushi Cinematographer Agron Vula Editor
Budget $150K · First release January 1, 1984 · Produced in Serbia
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$150,000
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Kosovo Film
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AS Film Production
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Kosovo Film, Pristina
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Serbia
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Original title
Njeriu prej dheut
Original language
Albanian
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Albanian
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Serbia · January 1, 1984
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Serbia
May 21, 1984 · Theatrical
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