Rikard Ljarja

Rikard Ljarja

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Rikard Ljarja

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Anathema
A woman who is raped and gives birth to a child in war torn Kosovo, struggles to keep her child.
The Circle of Memory
Margarita Begolli, the portagonist of the film, returns to Albania after 25 years with her memory lost.
When the Doors of Life Are Opened
Writer
Bardhi, a young doctor, is assigned to work in a remote mountainous village under difficult conditions.
When the Doors of Life Are Opened
Director
Bardhi, a young doctor, is assigned to work in a remote mountainous village under difficult conditions.
The Bridge Under the Castle
Screenplay
War film written and directed by Rikard Ljarja.
The Bridge Under the Castle
Director
War film written and directed by Rikard Ljarja.
Bitter Spring
Fotografi
At the center of the film is a patriot photographer, who sees how the city moves on the eve of invasion by focusing his camera at the heroic resistance of the people.
On the Verge of Life
Andrea
Two young people, Ardi and Rina, like each other. They are at the very first steps as adults in their lives. The film deals with social problems and the role of the society in the education of the youth.
The End of a Blood Feud
Director
Mazi and Dushi are two youngsters who come from families that are in a blood feud with each other. One family lives in the mountains and the other one in the city.
The first day of appointment
Director
Bardha works in an agricultural cooperative while Gjika works as an engineer in a mine. Due to their work, they get promoted to work in the ministry departments.
Hell '43
Director
The film centers around a revolt in a fascist concentration camp in the year 1943.
Hell '43
Andrea
The film centers around a revolt in a fascist concentration camp in the year 1943.
The Radio Station
Director
Based on a novel by Ismail Kadare. A group of partisans is tasked with reestablishing Radio Tirana.
The Radio Station
komandanti Dino
Based on a novel by Ismail Kadare. A group of partisans is tasked with reestablishing Radio Tirana.
There is Life in the Snowy Forests
Director
Luka and his wife are transferred in a northern city. In their first trip, their car gets stuck in the snow.
There is Life in the Snowy Forests
Luka
Luka and his wife are transferred in a northern city. In their first trip, their car gets stuck in the snow.
The Monument
Fshatar
An old gardener tends for the flowers during the war. Nazis ask him for flowers for their dead.
The Illegals
Director
During World War II, an Italian agent tries to infiltrate the Albanian guerrilla units under the identity of 'engineer Tosti'.
The Illegals
Tosti
During World War II, an Italian agent tries to infiltrate the Albanian guerrilla units under the identity of 'engineer Tosti'.
Në fillim të verës
In Fascist Albania 1942, Albanian partisans will do all they can to remove the Italian fascists from their country.
Seeking Sun Paths
Director
Nebi Surreli lives in poverty along with his mother. Doing small jobs to earn a living, he also helps his town's communist unit.
Seeking Sun Paths
Gaqo tipografi
Nebi Surreli lives in poverty along with his mother. Doing small jobs to earn a living, he also helps his town's communist unit.
The Explosion
Iliri
Engineer Ilir wants to drill for oil in an area in which there exists no data from previous researchers. Faced with disagreement from his colleague, as well as the lack of experience, he is determined to finish the job.
White Roads
Deda
Deda, an enthusiastic young worker, is trying to fix a cut telephone line during the harsh winter, so that people can wish each other a happy New Year.
Paths of War
Rrema
World War II - a famous warrior and a villager face the destruction of their village and heroically lead the people in a rebellion.
The Conscience
Kujtimi
Kujtim works as a car mechanic. He makes a mistake and does not fix the brakes of a truck properly, which leads to a deadly accident. He feels guilty, but is unable to admit his mistake.
Stars of Long Nights
Adili
World War II. The fascists kill a boy and invite his mother to identify the body, but she refuses.
Once at Dawn
Komisari
A driver is tasked with sending weapons illegally to the partisan soldiers.
Old Wounds
Naimi
An old man refuses to undergo an operation in the hospital because he does not trust the abilities of the female surgeon.
Triumph Over Death
Perlat Pëllumbi
World War II. Albania is under the Nazi occupation. The Germans capture two young girls and torture them to learn more about the communist movement.
Silent Duel
Skënderi
Spectacular film by successful director Dhimitër Anagnosti. Three people, Sergeant Rahmiu (Ndrek Luca), Islam (Reshat Arbana), and Bepini (Bujar Kapexhiu) hijack a military ship to emigrate to Italy. Along the way they encounter opposition in the sailor Skender Guri (Rikard Ljarja), who wants to turn the ship back to Albania. 4 people representing different layers of the postwar Albanian society merge and collide offshore, unfolding the political conflicts of that era.
The Commissar of Light
Dritan Shkaba
After World War II, more than 85% of the Albanian people were illiterate. Partisan soldier Dritan Shkaba is tasked with opening new schools in north Albania to enlighten the population.