Xhanfise Keko

Biography

Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of "New Albania" Film Studio, present day "Albafilm-Tirana". She was the first female director in her country and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audience.

Directed

1. Tomka and His Friends (1977) — Director
2. Beni Walks by Himself (1975) — Director
3. A, B, C... Z (1971) — Director
4. Taulant Wants a Sister (1984) — Director
5. Sounds of War (1976) — Director
6. Mimoza, the Spoilt Child (1973) — Director
7. On the Track (1978) — Director
8. The Little Partisan Velo (1980) — Director
9. When a Film Was Being Shot (1981) — Director
10. A Short Delay (1983) — Director
11. The Newest City in the World (1974) — Director
12. A Palace Uprising (1972) — Director
13. Albanian Heroic Women (1967) — Director