From June 21-29, Tirana will host the Brazilian Cultural Week, promising a rich array of emotions and experiences.

The Brazilian Cultural Week will kick off with the Brazilian Poetic Night, an event this evening that will offer a rare experience combining the beauty of poetry and prose with the perfect sounds of the piano.

During this special night, the audience will have the chance to experience the spirit of Brazilian literature. The interpretations will be in three languages: Albanian, Portuguese, and English, and will be brought to life by publishers, translators, and members of the Brazilian community.

Works by renowned Brazilian authors such as Hilda Hilst, Fernando Pessoa, the novella “The Psychiatrist” by Machado de Assis, and works by Miguel Torga will be read.

This evening will be accompanied by the enchanting sounds of the piano, creating a magical and inspiring atmosphere for all attendees.

The Brazilian Poetic Night is an excellent opportunity to expand cultural horizons and further explore the rich world of Brazilian literature. A rare combination of words and music, this event will remain an unforgettable experience for everyone.

On June 24, the string concert “Camerata Balcanica” will be held.

Camerata Balcanica brings together young classical music artists from the Western Balkans.

A group of 10 musicians, consisting of four violins, two violas, two cellos, and one bass, will perform selected Brazilian musical pieces.

The string concert is impressive and comes with much passion from the renowned ensemble “Camerata Balcanica.” This group consists of young and talented classical music artists from the Western Balkans, who will present an extraordinary musical experience on stage.

Camerata Balcanica is a unique ensemble composed of ten distinguished musicians: four violinists, two violists, two cellists, and one double bassist. For this special event, they will perform a carefully selected program that includes some of the most beautiful pieces of Brazilian music. The repertoire will feature works by well-known Brazilian composers, offering a harmonious blend of classical sounds and traditional Brazilian motifs.

This concert will not only showcase the talent and virtuosity of the Camerata Balcanica musicians but also create a cultural bridge between the Balkans and Brazil, demonstrating the unifying power of music. Their performance promises to be an unforgettable experience that will captivate the audience and bring a special taste of Brazilian music to the heart of the Balkans.

On June 25, the Brazilian film “Behind the Sun” will be screened at the Millenium Cinema.

The 2001 film “Behind the Sun,” directed by Walter Salles and inspired by Ismail Kadare’s “Broken April,” deals with the life of a poor family in rural Brazil. It tells a profound and emotional story, using a powerful narrative that transposes the themes of Kadare’s novella into a context and story beyond the ocean in Latin America.

This film, directed by Walter Salles, one of the most renowned names in Brazilian cinema, also known for “Central Station” and “The Motorcycle Diaries,” was released in 2001.

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