| Reference Code | I/3-72 |
| Title | The Bride and the Curfew |
| Synopsis | From the founding of the Kinostudio in 1952, the majority of Albanian films dealt with the Communist victory over the occupying Germans during the Second World War. Even after leader Enver Hoxha died in 1985, Albanian motion pictures continued to recycle this struggle often to ridiculous lengths. With a script by Elena Kadare, the wife of Albania’s famed novelist, Ismail Kadare, NUSJA DHE SHTETRRETHIMI is a striking exception. A guerillia fighter tries to escape her besieged fortress town after she assassinates a fascist official. After the town is surrounded by the Germans, the fighter joins a local wedding, disguising herself as a traditional bride. Directors Muçaj (1944 – 2010) and Mitro (1944 – 2023) collaborated on ten features but this film and another war tale, DIMRI I FUNDIT (The Last Winter) are their best – spare, economic black and white images that, in passages, recall Robert Bresson’s A MAN ESCAPED. (written by Thomas Logoreci) |
| Awards | |
| Cast | Rajmonda Bulku, Llazi Serbo, Thimi Filipi, Sotiraq Bratko, Kastriot Caushi, Gjergj Lala, Marta Burda, Irakli Lefteri. |
| Screenwriter | Elena Kadare |
| Scriptwriter | |
| Director | Ibrahim Mucaj, Kristaq Mitro |
| Composer | Kujtim Laro |
| Camera | Bardhyl Martiniani |
| Designer | Azis Karalliu |
| Editing | Atalanta Pasko |
| Sound | Vangjel Leka |
| Cathegory | Feature Film |
| Chroma | |
| Year | 1978 |
| Release date | 26 November 1978, Tirane |
| Reels | 6 |
| Length (in minutes) | 49 |
| Country of origin | Albania |
| Shooting locations | Durres, Shkoder |
| Producers | Kinostudio “Shqiperia e re” |
| Notes | The film script is discussed at the Editorial Board meeting dated 19.09.1977. Reviews by Ilia Dede, Luan Dibra, and Ibrahim Muca. The discussion includes Bashkim Hoxha, Angjelina Xhara, Nexhati Tafa, Kolec Traboini, Natasha Lako, Kristaq Mitro, Ibrahim Muco, and Halil Kamberi. The script is evaluated with several remarks and suggestions. The script is further discussed at the Artistic Council meeting dated 22.11.1977. Reviews by Marianthi Qemo and Llazar Siliqi. The discussion includes Viktor Gjika, Vath Koreshi, Piro Milkani, Todi Bozo, Llazar Siliqi, Faruk Basha, Niko Koleka, Gezim Erebara, Luan Rama, and Vangjush Zallemi. The script is positively evaluated and is expected to benefit further from the suggestions made. |
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