Movies by Rikard Ljarja

Anathema

Anathema

A woman who is raped and gives birth to a child in war torn Kosovo, struggles to keep her child.

White Roads

White Roads

Deda, an enthusiastic young worker, is trying to fix a cut telephone line during the harsh winter, so that people can wish each other a happy New Year.

Seeking Sun Paths

Seeking Sun Paths

Nebi Surreli lives in poverty along with his mother. Doing small jobs to earn a living, he also helps his town's communist unit.

Old Wounds

Old Wounds

An old man refuses to undergo an operation in the hospital because he does not trust the abilities of the female surgeon.

Once at Dawn

Once at Dawn

A driver is tasked with sending weapons illegally to the partisan soldiers.

The Commissar of Light

The Commissar of Light

After World War II, more than 85% of the Albanian people were illiterate. Partisan soldier Dritan Shkaba is tasked with opening new schools in north Albania to enlighten the population.

Stars of Long Nights

Stars of Long Nights

World War II. The fascists kill a boy and invite his mother to identify the body, but she refuses.

Victory Over Death

Victory Over Death

World War II. Albania is under the Nazi occupation. The Germans capture two young girls and torture them to learn more about the communist movement.

Paths of War

Paths of War

World War II - a famous warrior and a villager face the destruction of their village and heroically lead the people in a rebellion.

The Explosion

The Explosion

Engineer Ilir wants to drill for oil in an area in which there exists no data from previous researchers. Faced with disagreement from his colleague, as well as the lack of experience, he is determined to finish the job.

The Illegals

The Illegals

During World War II, an Italian agent tries to infiltrate the Albanian guerrilla units under the identity of 'engineer Tosti'.

The Conscience

The Conscience

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 Monument

The Monument

An old gardener tends for the flowers during the war. Nazis ask him for flowers for their dead.

Silent Duel

Silent Duel

Spectacular film by successful director Dhimitër Anagnosti. Three people, Sergeant Rahmiu (Ndrek Luca), Islam (Reshat Arbana), and Bepini (Bujar Kapexhiu) hijack a military ship to emigrate to Italy. Along the way they encounter opposition in the sailor Skender Guri (Rikard Ljarja), who wants to turn the ship back to Albania. 4 people representing different layers of the postwar Albanian society merge and collide offshore, unfolding the political conflicts of that era.