Two Lives in Tight Socks
TITLE
Two Lives in Tight Socks
DIRECTOR
Besim Ugzmajli
COUNTRY
Spain, Kosovo
YEAR
2026
DURATION
15′
GENRE
Documentary
Two Lives in Tight Socks
This intimate documentary follows Rilindje through the transformative journey of pregnancy, where moments of joy are overshadowed by unexpected struggles—losing her job, enduring painful health challenges, and confronting an uncertain future. Filmed with raw honesty, the story unfolds as she and her husband dream of a new beginning in Canada, seeking dignity, stability, and hope for their child. At once personal and universal, the film reflects on resilience, love, and the fight for a better tomorrow.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Besim Ugzmajli
Besim Ugzmajli is a multi-award-winning Kosovar filmmaker, stage director, and writer. His acclaimed films — Era, Forgive Me, The Path, and Red Day — have received numerous international awards. As a stage director, he has directed notable plays such as White People, Control and the Love Machine, Department of Dreams, Out of Sea, and The Cats of Chekhovian. He is also the founder and owner of the film production company Figurina Films, and serves as the director of Festivali Teatrove in Ferizaj, one of the oldest theatre festivals in the region.
- DirectorBesim Ugzmajli
- Screenplay
- Cinematography
- Cast
- Editing
- Producer/s Besim Ugzmajli, Eduardo M Escribano Solera, Rilindje Sadiku
- Production Company
- Distributor/sMailuki Films Distributor Worldwide All Rights Mailuki Films Sales Agent Worldwide All Rights
- Project TitleTwo Lives in Tight Socks
- Project Type Documentary
- Completion Date01 Jan 2026
- Country of originSpain, Kosovo
- Country of filmingSpain, Kosovo
- LanguageAlbanian
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student ProjectNo
Besim Ugzmajli
Besim Ugzmajli is a multi-award-winning Kosovar filmmaker, stage director, and writer. His acclaimed films — Era, Forgive Me, The Path, and Red Day — have received numerous international awards. As a stage director, he has directed notable plays such as White People, Control and the Love Machine, Department of Dreams, Out of Sea, and The Cats of Chekhovian. He is also the founder and owner of the film production company Figurina Films, and serves as the director of Festivali Teatrove in Ferizaj, one of the oldest theatre festivals in the region.
