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Saim Kokona
Saim Kokona (26 February 1934 – 30 March 2012) was an Albanian cinematographer who was regarded as one of the most prolific in the cinema of Albania. Life and career Saim Kokona was born on in Gjirokastër, Albania on 26 February 1934. He began working in film in 1964 on ''Qemal Stafa'' and has undertaken the cinematography of over 40 films between then and 1990, working on major Albanian films such as Brazdat (1973) and Apasionata (1983). Kokona retired from the industry in 1990, and died on 30 March 2012, at the age of 78. Filmography *Babai i studentit (1988) *Shpresa (1988) *Sinjali i dashurisë (1988) *Eja! (1987) *Fjalë pa fund (1986) *Mondi dhe Diana (1985) *Të mos heshtësh (1985) *Taulanti kërkon një motër (1984) *Apasionata (1983) *Dritat e qytezës (1983) *Njeriu i mirë (1982) *Dita e parë e emrimit (1981) *Në prag të lirisë (1981) *Sketerre 43 (1980) *Balonat (1979) *Radiostacioni (1979) *Koncert në vitin 1936 (1978) *Cirku në fshat (1977 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Albania
The film industry in Albania comprises the art of films and movies made within the country or by Albanian directors abroad. Albania has had an active cinema industry since 1897 and began strong activities in 1940 after the foundation of both the "Kinostudio Shqipëria e Re" and National Center of Cinematography in Tirana. Early Albanian films were introduced in Albania in 1909 by painter and photographer Kolë Idromeno in Shkodër. Afterwards, the first public screening of foreign films took place over the years. The motion pictures have won international and prestigious awards and each year new Albanian films are seen at film festivals around the globe. In consideration to the Albanian diaspora, there are several internationally renowned actors such as the Albanian-Americans Eliza Dushku, Klement Tinaj, Masiela Lusha, Jim and John Belushi, Kosovo-Albanians Bekim Fehmiu and Arta Dobroshi, Greek-Albanian Irene Papas and Turkish-Albanian Barish Arduç. Albania annually hosts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër (, sq-definite, Gjirokastra) is a city in the Republic of Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha, and author Ismail Kadare. The city appears in the historical record dating back in 1336 by its Greek name, gkm, Αργυρόκαστρο, Argyrókastro, label=none, as part of the Byzantine Empire. It became part of the Orthodox Christian diocese of ''Dryinoupolis and Argyrokastro'' after the destruction of nearby Adrianoupolis.Giakoumis, Konstantinos (2010).The Orthodox Church in Albania Under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qemal Stafa
Qemal Stafa (20 March 1920 – 5 May 1942) was a founding member of the Albanian Communist Party, and the leader of its youth section. Biography Stafa was born in Elbasan in 1920, in a family originating from the Zabzun village, at the time part of Dibra Region. His father Ahmet was in the military, and moved in 1923 to Shkodër as Director of the Recruiting Office for the Prefecture of Shkodër. Qemal Stafa studied in Shkodër at the Saverian College. With the educational reforms established by the Minister Mirash Ivanaj, private schools were closed and Stafa moved to the public high school of Shkodër. After the death of his father in 1936, his family moved to Tirana, where he studied at the Tirana Lyceum (subsequently named Qemal Stafa High School). He was one of the co-founders of the Communist Group of Shkodër, one out of three groups that would join in 1941 to form the Communist Party of Albania. In February 1939, a special court sat in Tirana against 73 people suspect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazdat
'' Brazdat'' is a 1973 Albanian drama film directed by Kristaq Dhamo and written by Dhimitër Xhuvani. Cast * Astrit Çerma * Besa Imami * Muhamet Sherri * Pandi Siku * Elida Topçiu * Suzana Zekthi Suzana may refer to: *Suzana Al-Salkini (born 1984), Macedonian model *Suzana Alves (born 1978), Brazilian sex symbol *Suzana Amaral (born 1932), Brazilian film director and screenwriter *Suzana Ansar (born 1978), English singer and actress *Suzana ... External links * 1973 films 1973 drama films Albanian-language films Films directed by Kristaq Dhamo Albanian drama films {{albania-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 Births
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2012 Deaths
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People From Gjirokastër
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Albanian Cinematographers
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Albanian Screenwriters
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Albanian Artists
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