Tana
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristaq Dhamo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fatmir Gjata, Kristaq Dhamo, Nasho Jorgaqi
- Original Score
- Çesk Zadeja
- Original Title
- Tana
- Country of Origin
- Albania
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shqipëria e Re
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristaq Dhamo
Fatmir Gjata, Kristaq Dhamo, Nasho Jorgaqi
Çesk Zadeja
Vitori Çeli
Llazar Lipivani, Teodor Siliqi
Department Leadership Roster
Fatmir Gjata
Writer
Kristaq Dhamo
Director
Kristaq Dhamo
Writer
Nasho Jorgaqi
Writer
Llazar Lipivani
Producer
Teodor Siliqi
Producer
Vitori Çeli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tana includes Tinka Kurti, Naim Frashëri, Pjetër Gjoka, Kadri Roshi, Andon Pano.
When was Tana released and how long is it?
Tana was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tana was composed by Çesk Zadeja.