Tana (1958)
The movie is based on a Fatmir Gjata screenplay. Gjata had written a novel with the same title earlier. The events evolve in the 1950s. The main character, Tana, is a smart, outgoing and progressive young woman. She is in love with Stefan (Naim Frashëri) and they both live in an unnamed mountain village in Albania. Tana has to face the old mentality of her old grandfather and she also has to fight the jealousy of Lefter . It is a love game, while socialist progress is highlighted as is often in the socialist realism.
Director: Kristaq Dhamo
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 16, 1958
Cast
- Tinka Kurti - Tana
- Naim Frashëri - Stefani
- Pjetër Gjoka - Gjyshi
- Kadri Roshi - Lefter Dhosi
- Andon Pano - The Cooperative Chief
- Thimi Filipi - Party's secretary
- Marie Logoreci - Stefan's mother
- Violeta Manushi
- Nikolla Panajoti
- Melpomeni Çobani
Screenplay
Music: Çesk Zadeja
Editing: Vitori Çeli
Production: Shqipëria e Re
Country: Albania
Language: shqip
Original Language: sq
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
albania, man woman relationship, love, black and white
More Films by Director: Kristaq Dhamo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tana about?
- The movie is based on a Fatmir Gjata screenplay. Gjata had written a novel with the same title earlier. The events evolve in the 1950s. The main character, Tana, is a smart, outgoing and progressive young woman. She is in love with Stefan (Naim Frashëri) and they both live in an unnamed mountain village in Albania. Tana has to face the old mentality of her old grandfather and she also has to fight the jealousy of Lefter . It is a love game, while socialist progress is highlighted as is often in the socialist realism.
- Who directed Tana?
- Tana was directed by Kristaq Dhamo.
- Who stars in Tana?
- Tana stars Tinka Kurti, Naim Frashëri, Pjetër Gjoka, Kadri Roshi, Andon Pano, Thimi Filipi.
- How long is Tana?
- Tana has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Tana?
- Tana is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Tana produced?
- Tana was produced in Albania.
- What are the themes of Tana?
- The themes of Tana include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.