Xhanfise Keko

Directing

Personal Info

gender

Female

birthday

January 27, 1928

died

December 22, 2007

place of birth

Gjirokastër, Albania

also known as

Xhanfize 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.

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