Reference Number IV/1-316
Title Trial against the clergy of Shkoder, 1968
Description Proceedings of the trial of Shkoder’s clergy, held over four consecutive days at the Youth Club (the former building of the Sigmatine Sisters’ Church) in the city of Shkodra. The trial is conducted against five Catholic clergymen: Gegë Luma, Frano Ilia, Mark Dushi, Zef Bici, and Mark Hasi, and two believers, Alfons Radovani and Kol Marlacaj, accused of “hostile activity and agitation and propaganda against the people’s government”. The defendants, seated in the dock, answer the prosecutor’s questions. One accused speaks. General view of the hall. Peci Dado is also visible in the audience. The panel of judges presides; the presiding judge questions, and the prosecutor speaks. The film also includes staged scenes of the church where various materials—such as weapons and other items—were allegedly found.
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Category Unedited footage
Kroma Black and white
Year of Production 1968
Reels 1
Length (minutes) 9:27
Country of production Albania
Producer Kinostudio “Shqiperia e re”
Notes No sound.
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