Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja expressed his condolences on the passing away of one of the most important figures in Albanian cinema.

In a reaction in the social media, Gonxhja wrote that, “Piro Milkani was a beloved figure, an extraordinary artist, a man who put breath into our cinema and gave meaning to entire generations with his art and wisdom.”

“His films have stood the test of time, such as, “Happy Couple,” and “The Lady from the City,” and have become part of our cultural identity. More than a director, he was a polymath artist. He was a man who always shared his knowledge and love for film with humility and passion,” Gonxhja emphasized.

Further on, Gonxhja wrote that, “Friends and colleagues remember him as a living encyclopedia of Albania’s Film-studios; a friend who never got tired of telling, sharing, remembering. Thank you, master, for all your heritage. My deepest condolences to the Milkani family, friends and the entire artistic community.”

Milkani was one of the first filmmakers of Albanian cinema, producing films that remain etched to our memories and hearts. His works have become part of our cultural identity and are proof of talent and dedication to art./k.s/r.e/p.s./

By contribution of Sinan Idrizi and support of the Municipality of Vlora and the Central State Film Archive, the evening was dedicated to the master director and screenwriter Piro Milkani.

The Central State Film Archive said that Director Milkani and well-known actors of the Albanian stage and screen were present in the evening: Timo Flloko, Rajmonda Bulku, Ndriçim Xhepa and Kristaq Skrami. Also invited to the event was the well-known actor Nik Xhelilaj, who is a talent discovered by Piro Milkani and has worked closely with him.

The event featured a mix of sequences from Milkani’s most popular films and actors’ stage performances, directed by Kristaq Skrami as well as the execution of film soundtracks by the orchestra led by conductor Oleg Arapi.

Earlier, in context of the cycle “Acknowledgment and honor to the artists of Albanian cinematography” similar events are organized even to filmmakers Dhimitër Anagnosti, Ibrahim Muçaj and Kristaq Mitro./p.s./

The book “Unbelievable, but true” was translated into Czech by Albanianologist Přemysl Vinš, under the support of the National Book and Reading Center.

An evening of confessions and memories brought together well-known figures of Czech and Albanian culture, such as the actress Barbora Štěpánová (protagonist in the film “The Sadness of Mrs. Schneider”), the producer Jana Tomsova, writers and readers.