Mehmet Belaj, actor of the amateur movement in the Gjirokastër theater!

Mehmet Belaj (1941 – )
Actor of the theater “Zihni Sako”, Gjirokaster who comes from the amateur movement! Part of the organization of this theater where he was active in a considerable number of theatrical performances.

Born on March 1st, 1941. He made a valuable contribution to this institution for 30 years in a row during the period 1973-2003. It comes from the amateur movement. Before becoming active with the Gjirokastër theater, Mehmet Belaj worked at the former Metal Factory, a fact that did not prevent him from successfully performing the roles trusted by the many directors who worked for him at the Professional Theater “Zihni Sako”. Mehmet Belaj remains one of the famous names for the interpretations of different characters and roles. He was also active in the TV movie “Shterngata ne mal” – 1979.

Among the roles performed, we can mention:
“Gryka e nemur” – second lieutenant, Pali
“According to the law” – Rendal
“There in the Ebro” – innkeeper
“Hurricane in the mountain – Astriti
“The Partisan Zani” – Zani`s father
“The Accused City” – The Driver’s Father
“Unfaithfulness” – Kozmai
“It Was a Time of War” (1974) – Metati
“It Was a Time of War” (1986) – Habipi
“The Thief Scream” – Service Response
“I’m Looking for My Home” – Rexho
“The Betrothed” – The Mayor / “Anas’ Concerns” – Saimiri
“Filomena Marturano” – Waiter
“Men of Freedom” – Bimbash
“The Man with the Cannon” – Old Mere
“Fundi i Sinoreve” – Peti
“Djem te mbare”- Sadushi /
“‘Operation”- Prefect
“People on the rock”- Uncle Isufi
“Airport”- Astriti
“Sold Lullaby”- Citizen
“True Love”- Pensioner
“Facing Yourself”- Nasho
“For a bit of land and a woman” – Lumjani
“This should not be forgotten” – Zeneli
“Ushtari Mburracak” – Lukrioni
“Siege City” –
“On the way” – Veliu
“Bloodline” – Selim Zani
“Other’s head” – Luimi
“Ask the mountains” – Elmazi
“Sounds and crackles” – Aliu
“Albanians have knees but they don’t surrender”
“Beselam, why do they sacrifice me” – Citizen 1

First time published in February 2021

Note: We do not have any further information that v. 2003 for the actor.:
References: The official website of the theater “Z. Sako”, Gjirokaster on Facebook.
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