LOGLINE
Investigative journalist Ardita uncovers the illegal import of expired medicines disguised as humanitarian aid, exposing a corruption network that reaches the highest levels of institutional power.
SYNOPSIS
When investigative journalist Ardita is secretly handed a suitcase of classified documents exposing the illegal import of expired medicines into Albania under the guise of humanitarian aid, she and her colleague Dren begin uncovering a network protected by powerful institutions. As the evidence grows, the case becomes personal: one of the outdated drugs listed was administered to Ardita’s late mother during her cancer treatment.
While Dren pushes to publish the story immediately, Ardita insists on exposing those at the top of the system. Their pursuit of the full truth triggers consequences that spiral beyond their control.
As they are interrogated by a hostile prosecutor, the line between responsibility and guilt blurs, forcing Ardita to confront the true cost of revealing what power is determined to hide.
OFFICIAL TRAILER
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
The Report was born from aquestion that continues to trouble me. What is the true cost of speaking out when power is determined to keep you silent?
In Albania, access to proper healthcare is often undermined by corruption, negligence, and greed. Stories of expired or ineffective medicines are not abstract headlines. They represent real lives, real families, and irreversible consequences. Yet beyond the scandal itself, I became interested in the moral terrain surrounding those who attempt to expose such injustice.
This film enters the confined space of an investigative newsroom and examines the psychological and ethical weight carried by those who choose to confront entrenched systems. Ardita’s journey is about uncovering corruption and confronting the personal cost of speaking the truth, the tension between responsibility, guilt, and conviction.
Through restrained performances and an observational visual approach, I wanted the audience to experience the pressure that builds when institutions close ranks and silence becomes a form of power. The Report is ultimately a reflection on the fragile and necessary act of refusing to look away.
Enriko Hamzaj
MAIN CAST
XHOANA KARAJ (Ardita Zëri)
Xhoana graduated from the University of Arts in Tirana with a degree in Theatre Directing and Acting. She has performed in major stage productions across Albania and is recognized as one of the most promising emerging voices of her generation. Her screen credits include Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo (2022),Das Meer ist der Himmel (2024), The Ones Who Didn’t Fly Away (2024), and Troubleshooters (2024).
MICHELE BEATI (Dren Kodra)
Michele is an emerging actor and sculptor who graduated from the University of Arts in Tirana, where he studied both Sculpture and Acting. His multidisciplinary background informs a grounded and physical screen presence. He has recently appeared in several notable Albanian productions.
IGLI FUSHA (The Prosecutor)
Igli graduated from the University of Arts in Tirana with a degree in Acting. With a strong foundation in theatre, he has performed in a wide range of stage productions, developing a reputation for disciplined and nuanced performances. The Report (2026) marks one of his key screen appearances.
MAIN CREW
ENRIKO HAMZAJ, Writer / Director / Producer
Enriko Hamzaj is an Albanian filmmaker born and raised in Tirana. He studied Film and Television Directing at the University of Arts in Tirana, where he began developing his work as a writer and director of independent narrative and documentary films. His short films, including The Ones Who Didn’t Fly Away (2024) and the documentary Echoes of a Silent Artist (2025), have been presented at international festivals and screenings. With The Report (2026), he continues to explore themes of moral responsibility, silence, and the human cost of institutional power. He is currently developing Charlotte, a new short film supported by the National Center of Cinematography of Albania, as well as his first feature film project.
ELISABETA RAMA, Executive Producer / Producer
Elisabeta Rama holds a Master’s degree in Radiologic Technology and brings a structured and analytical approach to project management. For The Report (2026), she oversaw financial coordination and production logistics, ensuring operational stability throughout development and filming. Her organizational leadership and strategic oversight were central to the film’s completion.
LORIS CERRONI, Music Composer / Sound Design / Mix engineer
Loris Cerroni is an Italian sound engineer and composer specializing in mixing, mastering, and acoustic design. He has collaborated with international artists including Leila Pari and Ryan Leigh, and has worked on short films, docuseries, and major brand campaigns such as Mercedes and Yves Rocher. Drawing from experience alongside renowned mix engineers including Illangelo and Andrew Scheps, he brings a refined hybrid analog and digital approach to his compositions. For The Report (2026), he crafted a restrained and atmospheric score that underscores the film’s psychological tension.
KEY INFORMATION
Title: The Report
Director: Enriko Hamzaj
Producer: Enriko Hamzaj, Elisabeta Rama
Music Composer: Loris Cerroni
Genre: Drama, Crime, Investigative
Country: Albania
Language: Albanian, German
Subtitles: English (.srt available)
Duration: 17 minutes 15 seconds (17:15)
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Frame Rate: 24 fps
Shooting Format: Fujifilm X-H2S, 6.2K
Exhibition Format: 4K DCP Scope, 2K DCP Scope, 4K ProRes, 2K ProRes
Sound: Stereo
STILL PHOTOS
OFFICIAL POSTER
ENRIKO HAMZAJ
Director / Producer
+355 69 6878 692
director@enrikohamzaj.com
INTERNATIONAL SALES
finance@filmsscope.com
ELISABETA RAMА
Producer / Executive Producer
+355 69 8777 521
management@filmsscope.com
RIGHTS
FILMSSCOPE
production@filmsscope.com
ENRIKO HAMZAJ
Director / Producer
+355 69 6878 692
director@enrikohamzaj.com
ELISABETA RAMА
Producer / Executive Producer
+355 69 8777 521
management@filmsscope.com
INTERNATIONAL SALES
finance@filmsscope.com
RIGHTS
FILMSSCOPE
production@filmsscope.com