Oscilloscope Acquires North American Rights to Visar Morina's Shame and Money
Oscilloscope Laboratories will release the film theatrically in early 2027, after its Sundance Grand Jury Prize win in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Visar Morina's Shame and Money, with a theatrical release planned for early 2027, according to Variety.
The film is Morina's third feature, following Exile and Babai. He co-wrote Shame and Money with Doruntina Basha. The cast includes Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxa, Fiona Gllavica and Alban Ukaj.
Rights for France, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey were also acquired, through sales agency The Yellow Affair.
Sundance recognition and festival run
Shame and Money won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, a result that qualified it for the international feature Oscar under new Academy rules. Eksystent Filmverleih released the film theatrically in Germany in September 2025.
Its awards also include the Cinemasters Jury Prize at FilmFest Munich, best film and best actor at Prifest Kosovo, and four awards at the ODA Film Festival.
Quick answers
When will Shame and Money be released in North America?
Oscilloscope Laboratories plans a theatrical release in early 2027.
Who directed Shame and Money?
Visar Morina directed the film and co-wrote it with Doruntina Basha.
Who is in the cast of Shame and Money?
The film stars Astrit Kabashi, Flonja Kodheli, Kumrije Hoxa, Fiona Gllavica and Alban Ukaj.