The Newest City in the World

The Newest City in the World

1974 · 52 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Family

Little Fatmir, whose parents have worked in a construction site, dreams of building himself a town. In his efforts to make his dream a reality, the kindergarten teacher and a workman who brings in working tools for all his friends, assist him. Within the courtyard of a kindergarten, the newest town in the world is thus erected, where children's dreams and characters are revealed.

Directed by Xhanfise Keko · Written by Muharrem Skënderi

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