The Newest City in the World

The Newest City in the World 1974

1

Little Fatmir, whose parents have worked in a construction site, dreams of building himself a town. In his efforts to make his dream a reality, the kindergarten teacher and a workman who brings in working tools for all his friends, assist him. Within the courtyard of a kindergarten, the newest town in the world is thus erected, where children's dreams and characters are revealed.

1974

On the Road to the Year 2010

On the Road to the Year 2010 1970

1

By 1980, Albania had broken with all the world’s superpowers. The isolation pushed the country into a corner. Industrial production slowed to a virtual standstill. Lines grew for bread, meat and milk. To inspire the typical socialist worker, this Kinostudio production highlighted the achievements of a model labourer who’s met his work goals thirty years into the future. Director Musliu ironically mirrors much of the ridiculous rhetoric that filled most of the era’s state-controlled media.

1970

Magic Eye

Magic Eye 2005

1

During the riots of 1997 in Albania the retired photographer PETRO travels from his hometown Gjirokastra to the capital Tirana. He has taken pictures of a killing with his Super-8-camera and wants to get the film developed. Petro doesn't know that he shot material that shows how a TV-camera causes the death of a man and his granddaughter in order to get a good story. Unfortunately Petro meets this cameraman - BERTI - on the trip to Tirana. When the film is finally developed Petro gets to know the truth - and he knows his life is in danger! After many adventures on the road he tries at last to present the film to the public. But he must realize that the material was stolen. So only Petro knows the truth while the media spread lies about the deaths of Girokastra.

2005

Les fauves

Les fauves 2003

1

Animation tribute to Henri Matisse and the fauvist movement he started (fauvism). “Les Fauves” is crafted to recreate the paintings of the famous French artist. Through various animation techniques and real-life footage, the film is a tribute to life, art and all the innocent people killed by blind violence of any kind. Restored by the Central State Film Archive and the Center of Contemporary Art Harabel, financed by ABI Bank

2003

The Illegals

The Illegals 1976

1

During World War II, an Italian agent tries to infiltrate the Albanian guerrilla units under the identity of 'engineer Tosti'.

1976

The Cloaks in Wax

The Cloaks in Wax 1987

1

Film set during the Albanian Renaissance, focusing on a group of Albanian outlaws fighting against the Ottoman Empire.

1987

Plisi

Plisi 1970

1

The film titled 'Plisi' elaborates on the story of an Albanian elder who lives in New York and who never drops the bill from the head. As he wakes up from a bad dream where he turns into a strange creature, as the wind removes the crack from his head, he decides to tell his nephews about the importance of the plis that he holds.

1970

On the Way

On the Way 2025

1

Amid bureaucratic obstacles, with little or no hope for real political and social changes in the country, a father and son find comfort and strength in their shared optimism for the future.

2025

One More Life

One More Life 1986

1

Çaku has lost his parents during a bombardment. He gets acquainted with a partisan during the war. Caku, together with a friend of his, who imitated Chaplin and dreamed of becoming an artist, looks for the partisan till they find him. This meeting and the love and care for the war children, changes everything in his wandering life.

1986

Within Love

Within Love 2023

2.00

The story of a couple married for 10 years who decide to end their relationship without understanding the implications of this separation for their families. The decision to separate will make them know the limits of each other and their loved ones in situations full of humor and love. Because when love is still there, nothing is impossible.

2023

Salon

Salon 2019

1

The day after a wife murdered her husband, the incident is discussed in a beauty salon were a soon to be wife is in a rush to get ready for her wedding.

2019

Discofuneral

Discofuneral 2021

1

A quiet routine unfolds in an absurd world, where a man drifts between dreams of dancing to disco hits with the love of his life and the reality of working as a gravedigger in a cemetery.

2021

The Old House

The Old House 2017

1

The story of a young couple of tourists lurking in the Albanian Alps in search of adventure. In a tower in the north they find salvation or mystery...

2017

Shadows Left Behind

Shadows Left Behind 1985

4.70

Agron and Marjeta are happily engaged until in a trial presided by Agron, two people accused of theft reveal facts that implicate Marjeta's father. Agron is torn between love and duty.

1985

Operation

Operation "Fire" 1973

1

A State Security officer, Kreshnik Martini, infiltrates the ranks of an agent network sent to operate in Albania and gathers information about all of its activities. The film is based on a true counterintelligence case in which, in 1953, Albanian authorities managed to uncover a network that aimed to overthrow the government

1973

The Sons of Ilir

The Sons of Ilir 2026

1

Having fled Albania over 30 years ago, Agim and Erjon have led different lives. Their father's last wish brings them back. There they have to confront their past, their fragile relationship and a country that has changed as much as they have.

2026

Hearts That Do Not Age

Hearts That Do Not Age 1977

5.50

Azem has retired after 30 years working as a truck driver. However, he still hasn't gotten used to this quiet lifestyle. His friends help him go through this important moment of his life.

1977

Zonjusha

Zonjusha 2016

4.00

Three local gangsters get an offer for a job they know nothing about. However, high paychecks and their prides make them accept the offer. On their way they encounter many problems while understanding that they are being trapped.

2016

Paths of War

Paths of War 1974

1

World War II - a famous warrior and a villager face the destruction of their village and heroically lead the people in a rebellion.

1974

The Last Wish

The Last Wish 2014

5.60

Mentor Hasa, a senior officer of the State Security, finds himself from a "spy" into a tapped man and his life takes a dramatic turn. His last wish to his son, Martin, is that his story is told to the whole world.

2014