Rikard Ljarja

Anathema

A woman who is raped and gives birth to a child in war torn Kosovo, struggles to keep her child.

The Weight of Time

In 80s Albania, the head of a village is very near retirement. He has many accomplishments but feels somewhat spiritually "bureaucratized" so wants his successor to be similar to him in character and principles. But in the assembly gathering another proposal is put forth, foiling the village head's plans entirely.

The Circle of Memory

Margarita Begolli, the portagonist of the film, returns to Albania after 25 years with her memory lost.

Bitter Spring

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

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.

Hell '43

The film centers around a revolt in a fascist concentration camp in the year 1943.

The Radio Station

Based on a novel by Ismail Kadare. A group of partisans is tasked with reestablishing Radio Tirana.

There is Life in the Snowy Forests

Luka and his wife are transferred in a northern city. In their first trip, their car gets stuck in the snow.

The Monument

An old gardener tends for the flowers during the war. Nazis ask him for flowers for their dead.

The Illegals

During World War II, an Italian agent tries to infiltrate the Albanian guerrilla units under the identity of 'engineer Tosti'.

At the Beginning of Summer

In Fascist Albania 1942, Albanian partisans will do all they can to remove the Italian fascists from their country.

Seeking Sun Paths

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

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, 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

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

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

World War II. The fascists kill a boy and invite his mother to identify the body, but she refuses.

Once at Dawn

A driver is tasked with sending weapons illegally to the partisan soldiers.

Old Wounds

An old man refuses to undergo an operation in the hospital because he does not trust the abilities of the female surgeon.

Victory Over Death

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

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

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.