Premiering in the Horizons section at Venice, Macedonian writer-director Teona Strugar Mitevska's film portrays the Albanian nun known mostly for her work with the poorest in India. By Leslie Felperin ...
Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiv was born August 26, 1910, in Albania. She was baptized the following day and, in adulthood, considered August 27 her “true birthday.” Her father, Nikolle, engaged in local ...
The star discusses why she wouldn't have made the film, premiering in Venice's Horizons program, with anyone but Teona Strugar Mitevska, the director's feminist approach, and how the church may react.