Directing

Hysen Hakani

Born July 28, 1932 · Berat, Albania

Died February 7, 2011 · aged 78

Hysen Hakani (July 28, 1932 – February 7, 2011) was an Albanian film director and screenwriter. Hakani is credited with directing Albania's first short film, Fëmijët e saj, which was released in 1957. Hakani died on February 7, 2011, at the age of 78.

Known For

The Conscience

The Conscience · 1972

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.

The Discussion

The Discussion · 1961

Three years after the fascist occupation, a group of children create the anti-fascist organization called "Debatik". Coli, an orphan boy, manages to become a member.

The Guest

The Guest · 1979

"Mysafiri" is an intelligence agent who infiltrates a foreign agency operating in Albania.

An Event at the Port

An Event at the Port · 1981

An Event at the Port

Someone falsifies the lab data regarding the quality of imported goods. This results in the contract with a foreign company eing broken. The suspect is a specialist who handles the contracts. With these acts, saboteurs are trying to spread doubt and insecurity.

Her Children

Her Children · 1957

Events take place in an isolated mountaineous village where a rabid dog bites the son of Fatime. The woman has to decide where to take her son, to the doctor or to Aunt Remja, an old woman who practices magic.

The First Navigation

The First Navigation · 1984

The First Navigation

In the crew of the ship "Eagle" the debate about the zones of fish hunting continues. Petrit, a new marine officer, supports captain Borak, who insists on introducing new fishing methods.

The Guerrilla Unit

The Guerrilla Unit · 1969

The Guerrilla Unit

During WWII in Albania, partisans assassinate the collaborationist Colonel Makareci and destroy an enemy arsenal, but betrayal leads to guerrilla fighter Drita to be captured. When Pedro is ordered to execute her to prove loyalty, he reveals his identity and comrades mount a daring rescue, capturing the fascist police chief.

Echo on the Seashore

Echo on the Seashore · 1966

Echo on the Seashore

World War II. Patriot Jonuz Bruga has troubles with his young son, Selim, who leads an immoral lifestyle and does not support the anti-fascist war, while his brothers fight in the city's guerrilla units.

Filmography

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The Conscience

The Conscience · 1972

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.

Writer

The Discussion

The Discussion · 1961

Three years after the fascist occupation, a group of children create the anti-fascist organization called "Debatik". Coli, an orphan boy, manages to become a member.

Writer

The Guest

The Guest · 1979

"Mysafiri" is an intelligence agent who infiltrates a foreign agency operating in Albania.

Director

An Event at the Port

An Event at the Port · 1981

An Event at the Port

Someone falsifies the lab data regarding the quality of imported goods. This results in the contract with a foreign company eing broken. The suspect is a specialist who handles the contracts. With these acts, saboteurs are trying to spread doubt and insecurity.

Director

Her Children

Her Children · 1957

Events take place in an isolated mountaineous village where a rabid dog bites the son of Fatime. The woman has to decide where to take her son, to the doctor or to Aunt Remja, an old woman who practices magic.

Director

The First Navigation

The First Navigation · 1984

The First Navigation

In the crew of the ship "Eagle" the debate about the zones of fish hunting continues. Petrit, a new marine officer, supports captain Borak, who insists on introducing new fishing methods.

Director

The Guerrilla Unit

The Guerrilla Unit · 1969

The Guerrilla Unit

During WWII in Albania, partisans assassinate the collaborationist Colonel Makareci and destroy an enemy arsenal, but betrayal leads to guerrilla fighter Drita to be captured. When Pedro is ordered to execute her to prove loyalty, he reveals his identity and comrades mount a daring rescue, capturing the fascist police chief.

Director

Echo on the Seashore

Echo on the Seashore · 1966

Echo on the Seashore

World War II. Patriot Jonuz Bruga has troubles with his young son, Selim, who leads an immoral lifestyle and does not support the anti-fascist war, while his brothers fight in the city's guerrilla units.

Writer

Circus in the Village

Circus in the Village · 1977

Circus in the Village

Agron is a circus clown who is hassled by the circus animals. Shemshedin thinks they should send these animals away, and so many hilarious situations ensue.

Director

The Old Man and the Enemy

The Old Man and the Enemy · 1981

The Old Man and the Enemy

World War II. Italian fascists have interned in the South a lot of people who fought them on the 7th of April 1939 when they came to Albania. Among them, there's an old man whom they call "Daja" (uncle), who fought along with the youth.

Director

Our Land

Our Land · 1964

After the agrarian reform, a dispute for the land starts between two families in north Albania.

Director