On the fourth day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a diverse array of films was showcased across various sessions. Among these, several belonged to the Live Action segment, with winners qualifying for competition at the Oscars and the European Film Awards.

In the PerspecTIFF session, the film “Silence of Sirens,” directed and written by Gazmend Nela, was screened at Millennium Cinemas. This 93-minute feature is a co-production involving Kosovo, Switzerland, North Macedonia, and Albania.

The film narrates the story of Avniu, a traffic police officer in a small town in Kosovo. Alongside his partner, Gëzimi, he accepts bribes from drivers pulled over for speeding. One night, as they continue their routine, they stop a foreign prosecutor driving under the influence, who has a bag full of cash in his trunk. Avniu and Gëzimi find themselves embroiled in a corruption case that spirals out of control.

“Silence of Sirens” is currently participating in various international festivals, and Gazmend Nela himself was present at TIFF.

Another event for filmmakers at the festival included a masterclass held yesterday at the Agimi Art Center, focusing on “The Connection Between Education and the Film Industry.” The panel featured Hazir Sh. Haziri, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and Ismet Sijarina, Head of the Film and TV Department at the University of Prishtina.

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