Xhanfise Keko
An image from When a Film Was Being Shot, one of the productions that also features Xhanfise Keko.
Xhanfise Keko

Xhanfise Keko

January 27, 1928 — Gjirokastër, Albania

Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of "New Albania" Film Studio, present day "Albafilm-Tirana". She was the first female director in her country and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audience.

Tomka and His Friends

Tomka and His Friends

1977

Beni Walks by Himself

Beni Walks by Himself

1975

Taulant Wants a Sister

Taulant Wants a Sister

1984

Sounds of War

Sounds of War

1976

The Little Partisan Velo

The Little Partisan Velo

1980

When a Film Was Being Shot

When a Film Was Being Shot

1981

A Short Delay

A Short Delay

1983

On the Track

On the Track

1978