At the Beginning of Summer

At the Beginning of Summer

1975 · 110 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, War

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

Directed by Gëzim Erebara · Written by Peçi Dado

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