Dhimitër Anagnosti
An image from The Commissar of Light, one of the productions that also features Dhimitër Anagnosti.
Dhimitër Anagnosti

Dhimitër Anagnosti

January 23, 1936 — Vuno, Albania

Dhimitër Anagnosti (born Vuno , January 23, 1936 ) is one of the most important Albanian directors of the 20th century.

Anagnosti is a prominent Albanian film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, recognized as one of the most influential figures in Albanian cinema. He completed his studies at the Institute of Cinematography "VGIK" in Moscow, graduating in 1960 with a degree in cinematography. Anagnosti's notable films include Lulekuqet mbi mure (1976), a drama based on Petraq Qafzezi's autobiographical book, and Kthimi i ushtrisë së vdekur (1989), an adaptation of Ismail Kadare's novel The General of the Dead Army. His films often explore profound social and human themes, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Albanian cinema. Anagnosti's work has been instrumental in shaping the narrative and aesthetic direction of Albanian filmmaking.

A Tale from the Past

A Tale from the Past

1987

Father and Godfather

Father and Godfather

2007

Red Poppies on the Wall

Red Poppies on the Wall

1976

Mountains Clad in Green

Mountains Clad in Green

1971

The Return of the Dead Army

The Return of the Dead Army

1989

The Commissar of Light

The Commissar of Light

1966

At Our Home

At Our Home

1979

Silent Duel

Silent Duel

1967