Lamerica
1994, Italian. Directed by Gianni Amelio.
In post-communist Albania, two Italian con artists establish a fictitious shoe factory to embezzle government funds. When their elderly Albanian figurehead disappears, the younger accomplice sets out to find him, embarking on a journey that confronts him with the country's poverty and troubled past.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gianni AmelioDirector
- Enrico Lo VersoGino
- Michele PlacidoFiore
- Piro MilkaniSelimi
- Carmelo Di MazzarelliSpiro
- Elida JanushiSelimi's Cousin
- Sefer PemaLabor Camp Warden
- Idajet SejdiaDr. Kruja
- Marjeta LjarjaFactory Manager
- Elida NdreuNightclub Singer
- Ilir AraOrphanage Guardian
- Liliana SubashiHospital Doctor
- Artan MarinaIsmail
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1994
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Alessandro Sermoneta, Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati
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Lamerica: quick answers
Is Lamerica worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lamerica?
Lamerica runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Lamerica have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lamerica. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lamerica parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lamerica on?
Lamerica isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 1994. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lamerica?
If you liked Lamerica, try The Raffle, Things We Don't Say, F.I.S.T..
Who directed Lamerica?
Lamerica (1994) was directed by Gianni Amelio and stars Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani.