| Reference Code | I/2-323 |
| Title | The Twenty-Fifth November |
| Synopsis | From the house where the Communist Party of Albania was founded, fireworks are set off. A boy emerges carrying a lit torch, which is then passed from hand to hand through different cities of the country. Shots of work in various factories, in agricultural cooperatives, and grape harvesting on farms follow. A girl in military uniform takes the torch. A train in motion. Miners extract ore from the galleries. View of the main building of the State University of Tirana. A girl takes the torch into the building where the headquarters of the National Liberation Army was founded in Labinot. Tractors are unloaded at the port of Durrës. An old man beats a drum. Highlanders dance. High-voltage power lines. Various visitors attend a book exhibition, among them Behar Shtylla, Thoma Deljana, Mantho Bala, Qibrie Ciu, Abdyl Jaupi and others. Shot from the inauguration of the Mushqeta monument, attended by Zija Kambo, Ndreko Rino, Sadik Bocaj, Gjeli Argjiri, Qibrie Ciu, Sabri Pilkati, Shefqet Musaraj and others. Pioneers work within their organization; among them pioneer Nesti Nasto. On the eve of the 25th anniversary of liberation, many industrial and socio-cultural works are inaugurated. Moments from the inauguration of the Mao Zedong textile combine, where Spiro Koleka cuts the ribbon. In Korçë, the high-precision tools factory is inaugurated, the ribbon cut by Milo Qirko. The Fier thermal power plant is inaugurated, the ribbon cut by Haki Toska, with Xhaferr Spahiu, Koço Theodhosi, Shefqet Peçi, and the Chinese ambassador Gen Biao present. The oil refinery in Fier is inaugurated, the ribbon cut by Xhaferr Spahiu, assisted by Koço Theodhosi. In Vlorë, the electric lamp factory is inaugurated, the ribbon cut by Shenasi Dragoti, with Petro Dode present. Views from the art exhibition opened in Tirana. Enver Hoxha and other leaders visit the exhibition, attended by Nexhmije Hoxha, Thoma Deljana, Ciril Pistoli, Dhimitër Shuteriqi, Fadil Paçrami, Qamil Buxheli, Dhimitër Xhuvani, Dritëro Agolli, Dhimitër Anagnosti and others. Shots from the day of price reductions. Chickens roasting in an electric oven. Scenes from work at the postal and telegraph service, with congratulatory telegrams being transported. Postmen distribute newspapers and letters. Shots of welcoming friendly delegations at Rinas Airport. Mehmet Shehu and other leaders come out to receive the Chinese government delegation and meet Li Xiannian, with ambassador Gen Biao also present. Mehmet Shehu and the Chinese guests review the guard of honor led by Hoang Van Hoen. Adil Çarçani meets the South Vietnamese delegation led by Nguyen Thi Binh. Further scenes show the reception of guests from various countries of the world, with children presenting bouquets of flowers. In the square in front of the ministries, dance groups from different regions of the country perform. Enver Hoxha receives the Chinese delegation and speaks with Li Xiannian. He also receives the Democratic Republic of Vietnam delegation led by Hoang Van Hoen and the South Vietnamese delegation led by Nguyen Thi Binh. Enver Hoxha and other leaders receive various delegations visiting the country, with Behar Shtylla, Nesti Nase and others present. Shots from the 25th anniversary exhibition, where Enver Hoxha cuts the ribbon and leaders visit the displays. Views of industrial goods and agricultural products exhibited, with Haxhi Lleshi, Spiro Moisiu and others present. Scenes of homage and wreath-laying at the martyrs’ cemetery by Hysni Kapo, Mehmet Shehu, Pilo Peristeri, Haki Toska, Adil Çarçani, Spiro Koleka, Rita Marko, Beqir Balluku, Ramiz Alia, Gogo Nushi, Manush Myftiu, Abdyl Këllezi, as well as foreign guests. Exterior and interior views of the Partizani sports palace, where a solemn conference is held for the 25th anniversary of liberation, attended by Enver Hoxha, Mehmet Shehu and other leaders. The meeting is opened by Mehmet Shehu, who then gives the floor to Enver Hoxha, who delivers his speech. Among those present are Haxhi Lleshi, Nesti Nase, Kiço Ngjela, Ndreko Rino, Sali Vata, Nexhmije Hoxha, Fadil Paçrami, Fiqerete Shehu, Nuredin Hoxha, Mihal Lako, Rahman Përllaku, Agim Mero, Vito Kapo, Eleni Pashko, Shefqet Peçi, Spiro Moisiu, Agim Popa and others. Enver Hoxha salutes with a raised fist, followed by applause. Exterior view of the Albanian Telegraphic Agency building and interior scenes with machines working continuously, while antennas and radio stations broadcast Enver Hoxha’s speeches worldwide. Shots from festive celebrations in the capital, including an evening of dancing and a grand concert. Enver Hoxha embraces a child. Views of the maternity hospital, showing children born on November 29. A beautiful sunrise. General view of the boulevard where parade troops are lined up. The parade commander M. Prodani reports to the Minister of People’s Defense, Beqir Balluku. Both, riding in military vehicles, greet the soldiers. The band performs the anthem. Beqir Balluku delivers the ceremonial speech. Enver Hoxha and other leaders salute from the tribune. Former partisans march past, followed by the “Mehmet Shehu” Military Academy, the “Enver” united school, women officers, the Skanderbeg cadets, border forces led by the Hero of the People Zija Kambo. Hysni Kapo and Piro Dodbiba are visible. The military unit named after the First Assault Brigade marches past. Engineers with modern equipment, anti-aircraft units, rockets, tanks, artillery, jet units, Katyushas pass by, while aircraft fly overhead. Shots from the great popular manifestation follow, including a large portrait of Enver Hoxha and portraits of the classics of Marxism-Leninism. Motorcycles parade carrying portraits of the members of the Political Bureau. |
| Awards | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Scriptwriter | Kico Blushi |
| Director | Endri Keko |
| Composer | |
| Camera | Dhimiter Lala, Niko Theodhosi, Pashko Como, Agim Fortuzi, Hamdi Ferhati |
| Designer | |
| Editing | Nazmie Sula |
| Sound | Asim Raxhimi |
| Category | Documentaries |
| Chroma | Black and White |
| Year | 1969 |
| Release date | 1969 |
| Reels | 7 |
| Lenght (in minutes) | 50 |
| Country of origin | Shqiperi |
| Shooting locations | |
| Producers | Kinostudio “Shqiperia e re” |
| Notes | |
| © Copyright | Arkivi Qendror Shtetëror i Filmit |
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