Germans are a bit scared of me

Synopsis

A man in Mitrovica City (Kosovo) in his 50s claims he is Hitler, although he doesn’t support Hitler’s legacy. He says nature has bestowed upon him to become the living Hitler. This image has brought him financial benefits as well, as he charges 40 euros for photography. He adds that despite that fact that he has a controversial face, he gains much respect in his hometown Mitrovica. Even KFOR soldiers, NATO’s peacekeeping force, pay him respect by visiting him from across Kosovo to photograph him.

Director Biography

Alban Muja (visual artist & filmmaker) was born in Mitrovica, Kosovo on 10. September 1980. He currently lives and works in Prishtina, having graduate BA & MA from the Faculty of Fine Art in Prishtina. Mostly influenced by the social, political and social transformation processes in Kosovo and the surrounding region, he investigates history and socio-political themes and links them to his position in Kosovo today. His works cover a wide range of media including video installation, short film, documentary film, drawings, paintings and performance, and have been exhibited extensively in International exhibition, in festivals and shows including personal presentations as well.