Cezarina Čiftja (1927 – 2008) | Actress of the "Migheni" Theater!

Çezarina Çiftja (1927 – 2008) In memory of the actress of the "Migjeni" Theater – Shkoder She was born in Shkoder on February 26, 1927. The daughter of a clerk, whose profession made her want to wander around the cities. This is how the family, together with Česarinen, followed in the father's footsteps. In the years 1934-1935, Cezarina completed the first and second grade of primary school in Tirana; he did the third and fourth grade (years 1936-1937) in Selenica, Vlora. In 1938, Cezarina's family came and settled in Shkodër. He graduated from the School of Stigmatine Nuns. When this school was closed, he continued to the state gymnasium. Her mother was a teacher at the School of Stigmatine Nuns. It was her mother, who first made her dream about the stage, who prepared small skits where Cezarina performed, such as "Mother's name", "There were seven and they became fourteen". So it was her mother who pushed her to knock on theater doors, to fall in love with roles, etc. At a very young age, she will play in the "Cave of Bethlehem", being one of the angels who waits for the other angels to congratulate the birth of Christ. Years later, she performed in "Maria Antoneta" with the role of the children's governess… well, the children seemed like angels to Cezarina, because they talked about an unforgettable moment of her childhood, a childhood filled with longing and memories! On June 13, 1936, he played in the drama "Friends of Life" by Vincens Prendush, directed by Ester Dajçin or Serestra, who was also called "Professor…". She was close friends with Cezarina's mother, a friendship that was formed in the school classrooms. But it will be the year 1944 when you will gain a good name in the interpretation of the drama "Maria Antoneta" that crossed the walls of the school. Cezarina Ciftja has also played in the parts: "Portreti", in "Përmbysja" (author: B. Lavranjev, director: Andrea Skanjeri, shown on 26.05.1950) in the role of Sofia, the captain's wife. Here, being only 17 years old, she managed to become a 72-year-old woman. Also, we cannot forget: Pamela in "The Island of Peace", Sinties in "Zani i Amerika" (author: B. Lavranjev, directors: A. Malo, A. Skanjeti, shown on 29.04.1951), Nurije's mother in "Kunora of Nurije", Mirandolina in "Zonja e Bujtina", etc.; without taking out of the "inventory" the dramas: "Love at Dawn" (1952), "My Son Lives", "Snow White" (1954), etc. But let's stop at the drama "Makar Dubrava" (author: A. Kornejčuk, director: A. Skanjeti, shown on 23.12.1950). Based on the notes of the time, it is said: "Today, on 23.12.1950, I present to the public of Shkodra, with the second premiere "Makar Dubrava". Part in 3 acts, 4 tableaus by A. Kornejčuk; staged by director Andrea Skanjeti. Set designer: Pjeter Deda, tailor: Ejëll Gjushi, carpenter: Lec Prendi, prompter: Palok Kurti. Performed by 6 professional actors: Paulin Lacaj, Adem Kastrati, Ndoc Deda, Viktore Ujka, Çezarina Çiftja and Antonjeta Fishta. But Tef Krroqi and Ndrekë Prela left the Theater because they were taken by soldiers. But in this drama, semi-professional actors and recital actors played. The main roles were performed by the professional actors mentioned above, and they were very successful, especially: Paulin Lacaj, Zef Jubani, Antonjeta Fishta, others. The play was a success, and was repeated several times as recorded in this same notebook." From 1950 – 1952 total spectators: 2400.) The keeper of the archive and its equipment with documents is the actor Paulin Lacaj; Shkodër, on 28.02.1952.- Director Jovan Vujoshi, Shkodër on 30.08.1972, certified. Çezarina Čiftja, the first professional actress of the "Migjeni" theater, loved all the roles and the scene where she embodied them, so it was very painful for her, when in 1956, she said sadly: "Goodbye!.. ". Cezarina has been dead for some time, changing her life on May 16, 2008 at the age of 81. The contribution given remains valuable and her name is not forgotten. Previously published on the page "Albanian Cinema" on Facebook – February 2020 ___________ Reference: Theater "Migjeni" – Memory of a city – albas 2020/ Xh. Bushati / p. 75-77 / Memories from the actress herself.