Xhanfise Keko
Directing
Biography
Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of "New Albania" Film Studio, present day "Albafilm-Tirana". She was the first female director in her country and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audience.
Known For
A film is being shot and the cast is mostly comprised of children. Little Genti is stressed because his parents are getting divorced.
When a Film Was Being Shot
Beni is an eight-year-old boy living in Korçë with his parents and leads a sheltered life. His mother is very protective and doesn't let him play outside. When Beni is able to go outside, the neighborhood children make fun of him. One day when his uncle Thomai is visiting, he sees Beni crying after the other children took his horse. Thomai decides to take Beni on horseback to a distant village where he teaches him about life and how to be a man.
Beni Walks by Himself
Tomka is a boy who likes playing football with his friends. When the German army captures his town, the German soldiers establish their camp in the town stadium. Tomka with help from his friends and their parents organizes sabotage actions against the soldiers.
Tomka and His Friends
Children get ready to start the first grade. They start learning the first letters.
A, B, C... Z
The two brothers Qetsor and Erlet often break their friends' toys. One night, Qetsor watches a dream in which the toys rebel against him.
A Palace Uprising
A group of kids want to go to their teacher's house during the Teachers Day.
A Short Delay
Taulant is a 4 year old only child, who is lonesome and wants a sister. However, despite his request, his parents keep ignoring him. Slowly, his parents start listening to him more and decide to consider his request more seriously.
Taulant Wants a Sister
Mimoza is a haughty girl who only argues with her friends. However, through experiences and advice, she will change and become friendlier.
Mimoza, the Spoilt Child
Bardhi, an orphan boy, goes to the city to work in the house of a rich man, where he learns how to play the violin.
Sounds of War
An old man refuses to undergo an operation in the hospital because he does not trust the abilities of the female surgeon.
Old Wounds
Documentary about Congres VI of the Women's Union.
Albanian Heroic Women
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.
The Newest City in the World
Film set after World War II. A group of kids notice a shady new resident in their neighborhood.
On the Track
After his father is killed, a young boy decides to join the partisans and fight in the war.