Gjon Kolndrekaj, Italy
Filmmaker & Producer
Gjon Kolndrekaj is a reputed filmmaker and film producer, born in Kosovo, but of Italian origin. He has worked with legendary filmmakers like Francesco Rosi, Verio Zurlini, Frank Capra, and Federico Fellini and was a pupil of the renowned documentary filmmaker Joris Ivens. He has created and ideated numerous programs for RAI and is currently the president of the film production company Crossin Media Group. His films and documentaries often explore themes related to the environment, faith, science, and human cultures. His short film, Inner Wind, made with Frank Capra, was screened at the Venice International Film Festival, leading him to make television cinema for Italian audiences. His documentaries, including Third Age, Useless Age?, Icons: The Eyes of God, and Santa Caterina of Sinai: Where God Met Man, have earned critical acclaim. He also made a docufilm on Mother Teresa’s childhood titled Mother Teresa, a Child Named Gonhxe, screened at prestigious festivals. Kolndrekaj has spent over five years on the Video Catechism of the Catholic Church, a 25-hour film endorsed by Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and various departments of the Holy See.
