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The Commissar of Light
The Commissar of Light

The Commissar of Light

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Albanian

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

16 July 1966

Country

Albania

Cast

Rikard Ljarja

Rikard Ljarja

Dritan Shkaba

Roza Anagnosti

Roza Anagnosti

Rudina

Ndrek Luca

Ndrek Luca

Prifti Dom Pali

Ndrek Prela

Ndrek Prela

Gjyshi i Dritanit

Mihal Stefa

Mihal Stefa

Shërbyesi i Kishës

Reshat Arbana

Reshat Arbana

Nikoll Mustaqeziu

Mario Ashiku

Mario Ashiku

Ndre Gjetani

Liza Vorfi

Liza Vorfi

Dava, gruaja e Prenkës

Viktor Zhusti

Viktor Zhusti

Mark Dedina

Antoneta Papapavli

Antoneta Papapavli

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