The short film Two People Exchanging Saliva has achieved great success at the Academy Awards ceremony, winning the award for Best Short Film with Actors. In this cinematic project, Albanian actress Luàna Bajrami stands out as she plays the main role. In the film, Bajrami portrays the character Malaise in a story set in an unusual version of Paris, where kisses are banned and considered a serious violation of the law. The plot unfolds in an absurd and dystopian reality, where characters face strange social rules and strict limitations on intimacy. This production is directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata and had previously received acclaim at several international film festivals before reaching the peak of success in Hollywood. The win at the Oscars marks an important moment for the representation of Albanian artists in the international film industry, placing Bajrami’s name among the most promising talents in European cinema. At this year’s ceremony, the award in this category was shared between two winning films, making the moment even more special in Oscar history.