When the Masks are Taken Off

Jul 28, 1975

1h 16m

★ 0.0

Overview

A satirical anthology film transforms popular humorous and sarcastic stage songs into standalone vignettes that lampoon the absurdities of bureaucratic officials and the liberal attitudes that were systematically targeted and suppressed in that era.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

Shqipëria e Re

When the Masks are Taken Off Trailers

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Cast

Skënder Sallaku

Skënder Plasari

Dario Llukaçi

Xhemal Myftiu

Enver Dauti

Tonin Konçi

Vegim Xhani

Fitore Sallaku

Tatiana Shehu

M. Poka

M. Pici

Singer

Vaçe Zela

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