In the early '90s, the Yugoslavian Government cancelled the autonomy of Kosovo, dissolved its Parliament and closed down the National Television. All institutional life was reorganized by the new authorities, while the majority of the citizens responded with peaceful demonstrations. During this terrible time, Fadili, who works as an archivist, has to choose between two options, knowing that both of them are wrong. He therefore involuntarily and unwillingly "swallows" the shame, endures the pressure bearing down from all sides and puts up with the bad reputation for only one reason: to provide for his family.
Ismet Sijarina has directed the short films Bliri (2002), Pini (2003) and Dance with the Moon (2005). His documentary Beyond the Rainbow (2008) premiered at the Sarajevo Festival to public and critical acclaim, demonstrating an original focus in Kosovan cinema. His projects have screened at different European film festivals, such as Karlovy Vary, Dogma Film Fest, Cinéma Tout Ecran, Tirana Film Festival or Dokufest. Nëntor i ftohtë (Cold November) is his feature directorial debut.