Piro Milkani
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 5, 1939 in Korçë, Albania
- Died
- May 24, 2025
- Active Years
- 1961–2023 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Piro Kristaq Milkani was an Albanian film director and cinematographer. Born in Korçë, Albania, his birth date is cited as either January 5, 1939, or December 9, 1939. He died on May 24, 2025, in Tirana, Albania. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work as a director and cinematographer on various projects, including Ngadhnjim mbi vdekjen in 1967, Përse bie kjo daulle in 1969, Ne kufi te dy legjendave in 1982, and Smutek paní Snajderové in 2008. He is also noted for directing the films The Lady from the City and its sequel. According to records, he was married to Margarita Kristidhi and held 31 known credits in the film industry.
Career overview
Piro Kristaq Milkani was an Albanian film director and cinematographer. Born in Korçë, Albania, he maintained a career in the film industry that spanned several decades. He is recognized for his work as a director on various projects, including the films Ngadhnjim mbi vdekjen, released in 1967, and Përse bie kjo daulle, released in 1969. His filmography also includes the 1982 production Ne kufi te dy legjendave and the 2008 film Smutek paní Snajderové.
In addition to these titles, Milkani is noted for directing two of the most famous Albanian films, The Lady from the City, also known as Zonja nga qyteti, and its subsequent sequel. Throughout his professional life, he was credited with 31 known works in the film industry. Milkani passed away on May 24, 2025, in Tirana, Albania.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Bekim Fehmiu (2023) as Himself
- The Invocation of Enver Simaku (2019) as Mehmet Rexhepi
- The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider (2008) Director
- The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider (2008) Story
- The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider (2008) Producer
- ...and the train leaves for the sky (2001) as Orchestra Conductor
- Ulysses' Gaze (1995) Producer
- Lamerica (1994) as Selimi
- Ngjyrat e moshës (1990) Director
- Spring didn't come alone (1988) Director
- Come (1987) Director
- On the Verge of Life (1985) Director
- The Militant (1984) Director
- The Break (1983) Director
- The Red Pledge (1982) Director
- Between two legends (1980) Director
- A Comrade from the Village (1980) Director
- Face to Face (1979) Director
- The Fall of Idols (1977) Director
- The Lady from the City (1976) Director
- The Happy Couple (1975) Director
- The Happy Couple (1975) Writer
- Paths of War (1974) Director
- Festë e madhe (1973) Director
- Bekim Fehmiu Visits Albania (1972) as Himself
- Once at Dawn (1971) Director
- Once at Dawn (1971) Writer
- Why Are the Drums Rumbling? (1969) Director
- Victory Over Death (1967) Director
- Victory Over Death (1967) Writer
- Vangjush Mio (1966) Cinematography
- Echo on the Seashore (1966) Cinematography
- The Early Years (1965) Cinematography
- The Dynamite Watcher (1963) Director of Photography
- Special Task (1963) Cinematography
- August Sunday (1961)
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Piro Milkani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Invocation of Enver Simaku (2019), Ulysses' Gaze (1995).
When and where was Piro Milkani born?
Piro Milkani was born on January 5, 1939 in Korçë, Albania. They passed away on May 24, 2025.
How many credits does Piro Milkani have?
Piro Milkani has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2023.
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Piro Kristaq Milkani was an Albanian film director and cinematographer. Born in Korçë, Albania, his birth date is cited as either January 5, 1939, or December 9, 1939. He died on May 24, 2025, in Tirana, Albania. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work as a director and cinematographer on various projects...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Invocation of Enver Simaku (2019) as Mehmet Rexhepi — aged about 80
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