The restored version of the Albanian classic film “Victory Over Death” premiered in Tirana’s Millennium Cinema

The Albanian classic film “Victory Over Death”, is restored in 4K by Augustus Color, as a project of the Albanian National Film Archive, thanks to the financial support by ABI Bank Albania.
The restored film premiered at the Millennium Cinema in Tirana, on March 25, 2025, with the presence of some of the cast and crew that created this movie. As a tribute to cinema and artists and as a testament to the art of a past time, this beautifully organized by AQSHF event, brought together artists, families of those who are no longer among us, and cinema lovers, in a festive and emotional evening.
Director Piro Milkani, art designer Ksenofon Dilo, actors Eglantina Kume, Drita Haxhiraj and Timo Flloko were present, together with family members of the late director Gëzim Erebara, screenwriter Peçi Dado, cinematographer Saim Kokona, composer Feim Ibrahimi, film director Todi Bozo, and actors Edi Luarasi, Naim Frashëri, Demir Hyskja.

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Albania, H.E. Ms. Pang Chunxue, Deputy Ambassador and members of the Embassy staff, were also present at the premiere event.

The Director of the Albanian National Film Archive, Ms. Marinela Ndria, greeted all guests and participants and thanked the supporters of the restoration project, ABI Bank and the Augustus Color studio that worked with professionalism on this project.

The iconic film “Victory Over Death” was restored 58 years after its first release, bringing back the full brilliance of the image and sound and reevaluating the directorial work of Erebara and Milkani, the original script by Peçi Dado, the wonderful camera work of Saim Kokona, the acting and the thrilling music of Feim Ibrahimi.