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Kujtim Çashku
Kujtim Çashku (born 5 August 1950) is an Albanian film director and screenwriter who has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Critics Prize at the 1996 Bastia Mediterranean Film Festival and the UNESCO Award at the 1998 Venice Film Festival for ''Colonel Bunker'', the Best Screenplay Award, the FIRESCI Prize and the Silver Pyramid at the 2005 Cairo International Film Festival as well as the Bronze Palm at the Valencia Festival of Mediterranean Cinema for ''The Magic Eye'', and the CEI Award at the Trieste Film Festival for his "brave commitment to the development of Albanian cinema". He is the founder and director of Tirana's Marubi Film & Multimedia School, the first film university in Albania, as well as the supervisor of OraFilm, Albania's first film production company, and founder-organizer of Albania's first Human Rights Film Festival (IHRFFA). Career as filmmaker and educator A native of Tirana, Kujtim Çashku studied at the city's Higher In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location at the Plain of Tirana and the close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is particularly influenced by a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year. Tirana was founded as a city in 1614 by the Ottoman Albanian general Sylejman Pasha Bargjini and flourished by then around the Old Mosque and the ''türbe''. The area that today corresponds to the city's territory has been continuously inhabited since the Iron Age. It was inhabited by Illyrians, and was most likely the core of the Illyrian Kingdom of the Taulantii, which in Classical Antiquity was centred in the hinterland of Epidamnus. Following the Illyrian Wars it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Bunker
''Kolonel Bunker'' is an Albanian, French and Polish historical film released in 1996. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Plot Enver Hoxha ruled Albania with an iron fist for nearly 40 years, and for a long time Albania was the only Maoist regime and by far the most isolationist society in Europe—politically, psychologically and physically. This film is about Colonel Muro Neto, the man Hoxha charged with constructing the bunkers throughout the country which ostensibly protected Albania from its enemies both without and within. He became known as "Kolonel Bunker." See also * List of submissions to the 69th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Albanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Albanian films of the 1990s This is a list of films produced in Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanian Screenwriters
Albanian may refer to: *Pertaining to Albania in Southeast Europe; in particular: **Albanians, an ethnic group native to the Balkans **Albanian language **Albanian culture **Demographics of Albania, includes other ethnic groups within the country *Pertaining to other places: **Albania (other) **Albany (other) **St Albans (other) *Albanian cattle *Albanian horse *''The Albanian'', a 2010 German-Albanian film See also * *Olbanian language *Albani people *Albaniana (other) *Alba (other) Alba is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland. Alba or ALBA may also refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Alba ''(Darkstalkers)'', a character in the Japanese video game * Alba (''The Time Traveler's Wife''), a chara ... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanian Film Directors
Albanian may refer to: *Pertaining to Albania in Southeast Europe; in particular: **Albanians, an ethnic group native to the Balkans **Albanian language **Albanian culture **Demographics of Albania, includes other ethnic groups within the country *Pertaining to other places: **Albania (other) **Albany (other) **St Albans (other) *Albanian cattle *Albanian horse *''The Albanian'', a 2010 German-Albanian film See also * *Olbanian language *Albani people *Albaniana (other) *Alba (other) Alba is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland. Alba or ALBA may also refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Alba ''(Darkstalkers)'', a character in the Japanese video game * Alba (''The Time Traveler's Wife''), a chara ... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolonel Bunker
''Kolonel Bunker'' is an Albanian, French and Polish historical film released in 1996. It was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Plot Enver Hoxha Enver Halil Hoxha ( , ; 16 October 190811 April 1985) was an Albanian communist politician who was the authoritarian ruler of Albania from 1944 until his death in 1985. He was First Secretary of the Party of Labour of Albania from 1941 unt ... ruled Albania with an iron fist for nearly 40 years, and for a long time Albania was the only Maoist regime and by far the most isolationist society in Europe—politically, psychologically and physically. This film is about Colonel Muro Neto, the man Hoxha charged with constructing the bunkers throughout the country which ostensibly protected Albania from its enemies both without and within. He became known as "Kolonel Bunke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balada E Kurbinit
''Ballad of Kurbin'' (original title ''Balada e Kurbinit'') is a 1990 Albanian romantic drama film directed by Kujtim Çashku and written by Vath Koreshi. The film stars Reshat Arbana and Timo Flloko. Cast *Reshat Arbana * Timo Flloko *Besa Imami *Ndrek Luca Ndrek Luca (3 September 1927 – 13 January 1993) was an Albanian stage, film and theater actor. He appeared in many films between 1963 and 1991. He was married to actress and ballerina Mimika Luca. Filmography *''Viktimat e Tivarit'' (19 ... * Muhamet Sherri External links * Albanian-language films 1990 films 1990 romantic drama films Albanian drama films {{Albania-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Kadare
Ismail Kadare (; spelled Ismaïl Kadaré in French; born on 28 January 1936) is an Albanian novelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter, and playwright. He is a leading international literary figure and intellectual. He focused on poetry until the publication of his first novel, '' The General of the Dead Army'', which made him famous internationally. In 1992, Kadare was awarded the Prix mondial Cino Del Duca; in 1998, the Herder Prize; in 2005, the inaugural Man Booker International Prize; in 2009, the Prince of Asturias Award of Arts; and in 2015, the Jerusalem Prize. He was awarded the Park Kyong-ni Prize in 2019, and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 2020. In 1996, France made him a foreign associate of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques of France, and in 2016, he was a '' Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur'' recipient. He has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature 15 times. Since the 1990s, Kadare has been asked by both major political ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Të Paftuarit
''Të paftuarit'' ''(''The uninvited'')'' is a 1985 Albanian drama film based on the novel ''Broken April'' by the award winning author Ismail Kadare. The film was directed by Kujtim Çashku and its main theme is the blood feud ''(Gjakmarrja)'' on a strong political background. The story is set in 1939 Albania and revolves around two main threads. It depicts a couple on a trip in the mountainous north of the country during their honeymoon (starring Vangjush Furxhi and Rajmonda Bulku) and the last days of freedom of a 26-year-old highlander ( Piro Qirjo), who has taken revenge for his brother's death, in respect of the traditional law of the region, the Kanun. Plot The writer Besian Vorpsi ( Vangjush Furxhi) is waiting in the hall of the Royal Palace. Before him, a police officer (Gjon Karma) has been summoned by the King's adjutant ( Luan Qerimi) to follow the new austerity measures the King's government has taken after 62 men have been convicted of serious political guilt. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pas Vdekjes
''Pas vdekjes'' ( en, After death) is a 1980 Albanian black comedy film directed by Kujtim Çashku. Cast *Kadri Roshi as Adhamudhi *Pavlina Mani as Lulushja *Robert Ndrenika Robert Ndrenika (born 10 January 1942) is an Albanian actor and former politician. He was honored with the People's Artist of Albania award in 1988. He was active in films, but also in theater and television performing hundreds of leading and Su ... as Zeneli *Prokop Mima as Muzikanti External links * Albanian comedy films 1980 films 1980s black comedy films 1980 comedy-drama films Albanian-language films 1980 comedy films {{Albania-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face To Face (1979 Film)
''Face to Face'' (original title ''Ballë për Ballë'') is a 1979 in film, 1979 Albanian drama film directed by Kujtim Çashku and based on a novel by Albanian author Ismail Kadare. Plot A translator at the conference of communist parties witnessed the biggest break between the two communist parties. The dramatic events in the military conflict take place on a naval base in Albania, which the Soviets did not dare to adopt. Cast *Katerina Biga as Jelena Graçova *Rajmonda Bulku as Zana *Thimi Filipi as Xhemal Struga *Timo Flloko as Inxhinier Sergej *Arben Imami as Arben Struga *Bujar Lako as Mujo Bermema *Sulejman Pitarka as Shelenvi *Kadri Roshi as Belul Gjinomadhi *Mevlan Shanaj as Besniku *Agim Shuke as Komisari i flotës *Stavri Shkurti as Shefi i arkeologjisë *Ilir Bozo as Ushtari rus i plagosur në nëndetë *Lola Gjoka IMDB, Retrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballë Për Ballë
''Face to Face'' (original title ''Ballë për Ballë'') is a 1979 Albanian drama film directed by Kujtim Çashku and based on a novel by Albanian author Ismail Kadare. Plot A translator at the conference of communist parties witnessed the biggest break between the two communist parties. The dramatic events in the military conflict take place on a naval base in Albania, which the Soviets did not dare to adopt. Cast * Katerina Biga as Jelena Graçova * Rajmonda Bulku as Zana * Thimi Filipi as Xhemal Struga *Timo Flloko as Inxhinier Sergej * Arben Imami as Arben Struga *Bujar Lako as Mujo Bermema * Sulejman Pitarka as Shelenvi *Kadri Roshi as Belul Gjinomadhi * Mevlan Shanaj as Besniku *Agim Shuke as Komisari i flotës * Stavri Shkurti as Shefi i arkeologjisë *Ilir Bozo as Ushtari rus i plagosur në nëndetë *Lola Gjoka Lola Gjoka Aleksi (22 May 1910 – 6 October 1985) was an Albanian pianist during the period of the Communist regime. Life Gjoka was born in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Movie
A road movie is a film genre in which the main characters leave home on a road trip, typically altering the perspective from their everyday lives. Road movies often depict travel in the hinterlands, with the films exploring the theme of alienation and examining the tensions and issues of the cultural identity of a nation or historical period; this is all often enmeshed in a mood of actual or potential menace, lawlessness, and violence, a "distinctly existential air"Cohan, Steven and Hark, Ina Rae. "Introduction". ''The Road Movie Book''. Eds. Cohan, Steven and Hark, Ina Rae. Routledge, 2002. p. 1 and 6 and is populated by restless, "frustrated, often desperate characters".Laderman, David. ''Driving Visions: Exploring the Road Movie''. University of Texas Press, 2010. Ch. 1 The setting includes not just the close confines of the car as it moves on highways and roads, but also booths in diners and rooms in roadside motels, all of which helps to create intimacy and tension between the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
