| Reference Code | I/2-982 |
| Title | New Horizons (The 9th Congress of the Party of Labour of Albania) |
| Synopsis | Aerial views of cities. Views of the center of Tirana. Opening of the fine arts exhibition. Attending are Ramiz Alia, Foto Çami, Hekuran Isai, Rita Marko, Simon Stefani, Prokop Murra, Aleks Buda. The keynote speech is delivered by Dritero Agolli. Muntaz Dhrami shows the exhibition to the leaders. A rally in Tirana, inauguration of the Palace of Congresses. Arrival of Ramiz Alia. Vangjel Çërrava speaks. Ramiz Alia cuts the ribbon. Klement Kolaneci addresses the leaders. Present are Manush Myftiu, Lenka Çuko, Foto Çami, Hekuran Isai. Buses with delegates arrive from all over Albania. Scenes from work in the metallurgical plant, from youth work on the railway, work at the port of Durrës. Scenes from agricultural work, the Koman hydropower plant, sailors at sea. Arrival of delegates in Tirana. A rally organized on this occasion where Piro Kondi speaks. Arrival at Rinas of foreign delegations, welcomed by Simon Stefani, Petro Dode, Vangjel Çërrava, and Lenka Çuko. At the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania, Ramiz Alia receives delegations of Marxist-Leninist parties. Scenes from the warm meeting, also attended by Adil Çarçani and Foto Çami. The foreign guests visit the Palace of Congresses. Views of the fountain and the Palace of Congresses at night. Views of the fountain in central Tirana. Views of the many interior spaces of the Palace of Congresses. November 3, the opening day of the Congress. Arrival of delegates at the Palace of Congresses. Dancers performing in the square. Delegates enter the palace. Ramiz Alia, Adil Çarçani, and Piro Kondi arrive. The Party leadership is welcomed with great enthusiasm. In the presidium are Manush Myftiu, Hekuran Isai, Lenka Çuko, Hajredin Çeliku, Muho Asllani. The opening speech is delivered by Ramiz Alia (sync). Listening are Besnik Bekteshi, Pali Miska, Haki Toska, Nexhmije Hoxha. All stand for one minute of silence in honor of Enver Hoxha. Adil Çarçani speaks and gives the floor to Ramiz Alia to present the report on the activity of the Central Committee. Visible are Thimi Filipi, Hekuran Isai, Lenka Çuko, Marash Hajati. Ramiz Alia speaks (sync), reading the report. Newsreel footage of Enver Hoxha writing in his office, meeting with the people, speaking at the Political Bureau, at the United School kissing the flag, meeting with veterans, laying carnations during May Day celebrations. Ramiz Alia’s speech continues (sync). Listening are Muho Asllani, Pali Miska, Rita Marko, Simon Stefani, Sali Vata, Besnik Bekteshi, Foto Çami, Qirjako Mihali, Llambi Gegprifti, Prokop Murra, Vangjel Çërrava. People listen to the report in textile factories, in agriculture, on ships, in schools, and at home. Shefqet Peçi and Haxhi Lleshi listening to the report. Various messages sent to the Congress. Views of the backstage work of the Congress. Scenes from breaks between sessions. Ramiz Alia, Hajredin Çeliku, Hekuran Isai, Adil Çarçani, Lenka Çuko, Piro Kondi, Manush Myftiu, Nexhmije Hoxha, Vito Kapo, Pali Miska, Rita Marko, Simon Stefani, Foto Çami, Prokop Murra meet with delegates during the breaks. Muntaz Dhrami painting a highland delegate. Ramiz Alia meets Viktor Gjika and Alfons Gurashi. Views of the Student City where delegates stay during the Congress. Various health centers set up for the delegates. A nursery for small children. The Congress continues. Pilo Peristeri presents the report of the Revision Commission. Delegates speak: Pali Miska, Dritero Agolli, Manush Myftiu, Reiz Malile, Mehmet Elezi, Nexhmije Hoxha, Lumturi Rexha, Simon Stefani, Foto Çami, Enver Halili, Themie Thomai, Shefqet Peçi, and others. Ramiz Alia meets with a delegate from the north and a delegate from Dropull. Greetings (sync) from the pioneers of Albania. Ramiz Alia kisses a little girl who recites (sync). The pioneers place red scarves on the presidium. Adil Çarçani presents the report on the 8th five-year plan (sync). Specialists from television, radio, press, and cinematography follow the proceedings of the Congress. Adil Çarçani concludes his report and embraces Ramiz Alia. Discussions by Besnik Bekteshi, Hajredin Çeliku, Vangjel Çërrava, Hekuran Isai, Llambi Gegprifti, Tefta Çami. Volunteers of the railway greet the Congress and tie the action scarf around Ramiz Alia. Delegates of foreign communist parties offer greetings. Vangjel Çërrava distributes flags of socialist competitions. Election of the Political Bureau. Ramiz Alia speaks (sync) on behalf of the Bureau. Among those listening are Leka Shkurti, Piro Lako, and Ismail Kadare. The Internationale is sung at the end. Ramiz Alia and Adil Çarçani place a wreath at the grave of Enver Hoxha. The leadership pays homage at the Martyrs’ Cemetery. At the Party House, the newly elected members of the Political Bureau gather and converse. Newsreel of Enver Hoxha’s visit to the Party House. Scenes from the festive concert marking the closing of the Congress. Ramiz Alia and Adil Çarçani listening. The large rally of the capital’s workers on November 8 and the closing of the 9th Congress of the Party of Labour of Albania. The keynote speech is delivered by Adil Çarçani (sync). Listening are Ramiz Alia, Piro Kondi, Besnik Bekteshi, Simon Stefani, and others. Foreign delegations offer greetings. Night views of Tirana with fireworks. |
| Awards | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Scriptwriter | Ilia Dede |
| Director | Todi Bozo |
| Music arrangement | Mira Mecule, Nina Harito |
| Camera | Saim Kokona, Rakip Zeneli, Pullumb Kallfa, Niko Treni, Ibrahim Kasapi |
| Designer | |
| Editing | Elpiniqi Coja |
| Sound | Fahri Jukniu, Niko Shallo |
| Category | Documentaries |
| Chroma | Color |
| Year | 1986 |
| Release date | 1986 |
| Reels | 6 |
| Lenght (in minutes) | 54:39 |
| Country of origin | Shqiperi |
| Shooting locations | |
| Producers | Kinostudio “Shqiperia e re” |
| Notes | |
| © Copyright | Arkivi Qendror Shtetëror i Filmit |
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