Loni Pope (1932-2018) | Commemorative!

LONI PAPA March 28, 1932 – June 23, 2018 Playwright, writer Loni Papa was born in Bubullimë, Lushnja district, on March 28 in an intellectual family. His father, Thoma Papa, graduated from the Normal School of Elbasan, was a teacher and school director in the city of Lushnje. He received his first lessons in his hometown and attended the seven-year school in the city of Elbasan. He completed his secondary education at the "17 November" Pedagogical School in Tirana. He completed his higher studies in the branch of Albanian Language and Literature, at the Faculty of History – Philology at the University of Tirana. His literary activity started in the high school period. His first creations in prose and poetry were published in the newspaper "Zëri i Rinėja", "Letrari i Ri", "Drita" and in the magazines "Hosteni" and "Pionieri". After finishing high school, at a young age, he was appointed editor in the newspaper "Zëri Rinîë" where he worked for three years. During this period, he published his first volume of poetry, "Fillo kënken çifteli" (1956). Then he worked as a teacher of Albanian language and literature in the city of Lushnja. After completing his higher studies, he resumed his work as an editor and journalist in the newspaper "Zëri i Rinija". He was the author of children's literature, prose, poetry, journalistic writings, stories, fables, etc. but mainly he devoted himself to drama, with which he also created an artistic individuality expressed for the time. His most popular dramas are "Cuca e maleve" (1967); "Margo" (1969); "Crossing the Street" (1976); "The Stones of Kreshane" (1976); "Zbatharaket" (1976). In 2003, he published the book with 5 plays: "Cafka e detit"; "Arda"; "Lidra's Marriage"; "Vozaberesi Dako"; "Genius of stupidity", which in terms of level and structure do not show growth, have narrative elements, lack of tension and concentration of action without managing to overcome his previous dramas. "Cuca e maleve" was a resounding success at the National Theatre, directed by Pirro Mani, which was performed over 250 times. In 1966, the drama "Cuca e Maleve" was staged at the "Migjeni" Theater in Shkodra by director Mihal Luarasi, and after its success, in 1967, it was staged at the People's Theater by director Pirro Mani. The drama "Cuca e Maleve" won the Republic Award of the Second Degree, in 1972. Based on the drama "Cuca e Maleve", in 1970 the libretto of the ballet "Cuca e Maleve" was created by co-authors Loni Papa and Agron Aliaj. This ballet with music by the composer Nikolla Zoraqi, was put on the stage of the Albanian Opera and Ballet Theater by the choreographer Agron Aliaj. The drama and ballet "Cuca e Maleve" have been performed inside and outside Albania. The dramas "Cuca e Maleve" and "Marga" have been awarded national prizes. Loni Papa is the author of 13 plays. From 1970, he continued his activity as a freelance writer. In the years 1994-2001 he created and directed the publishing house "Ardita" where his works, those of other Albanian authors and translations by foreign authors were published. Passed away on June 22, 2018, in Montreal, Canada. His body rests in his homeland, Tirana. Creativity Drama – Cuca e maleve (1967); La fille des montagnes (French version of the play "Cuca e Maleve", 1978); Crossing the Bridge (1969); Marga (1971); A Piece of Road (1976); Stones of Kreshana (1976); Zbatharaks (1976); The volume "The Genius of Stupidity" (2003), which includes five dramas: "Sea Heron", "Arda", "Vozabërësi Dako", "Lidra's Marriage", "The Genius of Stupidity". Label plucked Mud and Grass Volumes of Poetry – Begin the Couplet Song (1956); Devil's Kiss (1998) Novels – End of an Autumn (1985); Maggie (2000) Novel – Stone (1958); Hands and mud (novel, 1969) Children's literature – The story of the cat, (children's poems, 1957); In the village hunters and our beloved Lica (novella, 1964, 1993, 1997); The Mouse That Ate the Cat (novel, 1974, 2003); Gishto Trimi (novel, 1978, 1999); Ducks of Egla (narrative, 1984); The Chipmunks and King Kuku (novel, 1993, 1997); Flying Tales (narrative, 1994); Swan Song (story, 1995, 1997); Shrewd Donkey (1995); The Three Sisters (story, 1996); Fločka Arde (story, 1997); 7 dramas and comedies for children (2004) including: "Laura and the Brothers", "Sisters", "War Game", "The Magic Flute" (comedy), "Bariu and Dëmbëkuri", "Gëzofi i Erlë", "Dac Maçi" ” (comedy). Literary and journalistic writings – Quotes from the life of a poet (dedicated to Migjen, November Magazine, no. 8, 1962); The memory of the first day (Voice of Youth, March 9, 1963); Legend of huts (Voice of Youth, October 14, 1964); The lost of the mountains (Voice of Youth, October 31, 1964); Painful beauty (Voice of Youth, May 13, 1967); Paradox (dedicated to People's Artist Kadri Roshi, Ylli Magazine, 1968); The Singing Wood (November Magazine, No. 3 1978); Metaphor and self of a poet (dedicated to Dhimitër Minos, 22-year-old martyred poet, November Magazine no. 9, 1986); Shirt of shame (Voice of Youth, December 12, 1986); Philosophical message (Scene and Screen Magazine, no. 1, 1987); Vision (dedicated to People's Artist Serafin Fanko, Skena e Ekrani Magazine, no. 1, 1988); Come, my, Kola has arrived (dedicated to the playwright Kolë Jakova, Skena e Ekrani Magazine, no. 3, 1988); In the second life (dedicated to the actress Marie Logoreci, November Magazine, no. 8, 1988) Radio dramatizations Ne gjahtars de veshta and our beloved Lica, Loni Papa – Radio Tirana; Three Sisters, Loni Papa – Radio Tirana; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – based on the novel with the same title by the author Mark Twain, original title (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) – Radio Tirana; Five Children and the Sand Dwarf – based on the novel of the same title by the author Edith Nesbit – original title (Five Children and It) – Radio Tirana; Dëmbi i Bardhë – based on the novel with the same title by the author Jack London – original title (White Fang) – Radio Tirana Cartoon script – Gishto trimi – Kinostudio "Alxqipëria e Re", 1979; The hedgehog and the fox – "New Albania" Kinostudio, 1981 Awards and titles Drama "Cuca e maleve" – Republic Award of the Second Degree, 1972. Drama "Marga" – First prize in the literary-artistic competition of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the liberation of Fatherland, 1969 / Order of Second Class Work for active participation as a journalist in the national works "Rrogozhinë Railway – Fier" and "Rguga e Drita Kukës – Peshkopi". "Honorary Citizen of Lushnja" – Municipal Council of the City of Lushnja, 2006 _______________ Reference: Wikipedia Previously published on the Albanian Cinematography Facebook page in March 2020.

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