The Commissar of Light

Jul 16, 1966

1h 48m

★ 7.0

Overview

After World War II, more than 85% of the Albanian people were illiterate. Partisan soldier Dritan Shkaba is tasked with opening new schools in north Albania to enlighten the population.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Shqipëria e Re

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Cast

Dritan Shkaba

Rikard Ljarja

Rudina

Roza Anagnosti

Prifti Dom Pali

Ndrek Luca

Gjyshi i Dritanit

Ndrek Prela

Shërbyesi i Kishës

Mihal Stefa

Nikoll Mustaqeziu

Reshat Arbana

Ndre Gjetani

Mario Ashiku

Dava, gruaja e Prenkës

Liza Vorfi

Mark Dedina

Viktor Zhusti

Antoneta Papapavli

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