Kosovar actress and filmmaker Luana Bajrami has won an Oscar for her role in the Franco-American short film Two People Exchanging Saliva, which took home the award for Best Live-Action Short Film. The ceremony took place on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA.
Directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, the film’s team expressed gratitude to the Academy and the cast and crew for supporting such an unconventional project, notably highlighting the predominantly female production team. Musteata also acknowledged the producers and actors who contributed to the film, specifically recognizing Bajrami’s Kosovar heritage.
In the film, Bajrami portrays the character Malaises. Two People Exchanging Saliva (Deux personnes échangeant de la salive) is a collaborative production between France and the United States.
The Kosovo Cinematography Center (QKK) hailed Bajrami’s achievement as a significant milestone for Kosovar cinema, emphasizing that her continued success on the international stage brings recognition to the talent of Kosovar artists in the global film industry.
