PANDI RAIDHI (1921 – 1999) | ICON OF ALBANIAN ACTING!

Pandi Raidhi (1921-1999) People's Artist One of the veterans of Albanian acting, prominent actor of the theater "AZ Cajupi", Korce and Albanian cinematography. He was born on April 14, 1921 in the city of Korça. With a full mouth, he is a partisan of our scene, one of the first in theater and cinema. With the roles played, he is now in the pantheon of immortality. He started his artistic career in 1937 in the theatrical show "Dasma Korcare" where he immediately won the sympathy of the Korcar public. During the war, he took part in the ranks of the Anti-Fascist Youth, where he also became active in its amateur theater groups. In 1948, after finishing high school, he joined the troupe of the People's Theater (today the National Theatre) where he performed again, specifically the drama "Dama Korçare". Here, the roles I play do not show exactly his acting nature, although he stands out in the role of Bobcinski in Gogol's "auditor" comedy. After two years of activity in TP, in 1950 he returned to Korce. He was one of the founding actresses of Estrade in Korça with the play "Agimi" and a founding actor of the theater "AZ Cajupi" since 1951. In the theater "AZÇajupi" of Korça he would perform dozens of roles, becoming the most important part of to this artistic and cultural institution for the interpretation of many plays from the Albanian and international comedy, such as Argoni "I semuri per mend" (1953); Volpone in "Volpone" (1957) by B. Johnson; Sgamareli in Moliere's "Doctor Padashka" (1958); Harlequin in "The Liar" (1959) by Gogol; In the 60s, he also reached his artistic maturity. Thus, after doing short comic and humorous parts in variety shows, in the early 60s it will be the director Pirro Mani who will activate him in dramatic parts with several important roles, such as Kasem's role in the dramatization of the novel "Keneta". to F. Gjates in v. 1963 and in the film "The First Years" in 1965. The actor Pandi Raidhi mixes popular elements, in the manner of behavior, in speech, clothing, portrait, even the detail of smoking. In 1976, embodied one of the most impressive roles in the drama "Hije te nates" by V. Kokones, that of Thanas, through a speech and humor brilliant, sculpting the man in panic, finicky and without a clear personality. With the role of uncle Bako in the comedy "Lady from the city" in v. 1975 as well as with the film with the same title in 1976, wins the medallion of the Festival, skillfully carving the type of a southern Albanian peasant, a wise, friendly and ironic man. He made his cinematographic debut in the first Albanian film "Tana" in 1958. He then performed in many other roles in Albanian films, building about 36 figures and characters in these films. His most recent role was that of the secretary's father in the film "People in Current" in 1989. To mention are the roles like that of Uncle Ymer in "Open Horizons"; Agua in "Stars of long nights"; Mecca in the short film "Emperor's Bed" etc. In an artistic career spanning half a century, Raidhi has performed more than 200 roles in drama, comedy and operetta. He quickly turned into a loved and very popular figure for all Albanians. Iconic Pandi Raidhi is fondly remembered for his simplicity, sweet smile and exquisite humour. He was characterized by great seriousness about work. During the filming of his roles, the camera surrenders to the interesting portrait he creates. He left his life and family in Tirana on July 18, 1999. For his artistic merits, Pandi Raidhi was honored in 1975 with the title of high "People's Artist". In his honor, the Municipality of Tirana has named one of the capital's streets after him. Cinematography 1958 – Tana 1965 — The first years…….Kasemi 1967 — Singing over death…..Teloja 1968 — Open horizons…….Ymeri 1970 — Montatorja.. ….Master 1970 — Eighth in bronze…uncle Asllani, the village miller 1971 — When one day dawned…..uncle Loni 1971 — Morning of war….Raqi, the tinker 1972 — The stars of the long nights……Agoja 1973 — The Emperor's Bed……….Mecca Partisan 1974 — The Explosion…….Lamja 1974 — Paths of War… …Shaban's father 1975 — Ben walks alone……..uncle Thomai, Ben's grandfather 1975 — Streets looking for sun (TV movie)…..Jorgo, the owner of the cafe 1976 — Confrontation…….Platon Bubuqi 1976 — Bloody land…..Vasili 1976 — Lady from the city……Bako 1977 — Flag in the Wave (TV Movie)….. ..Nostromo 1977 — Monument…….Llambro Leka, Lulishtari 1977 — New shelter…..Loni 1979 — Freedom or death……Charçani 1979 — We came from the war …..Dulia 1980 — Little Partisan Velo….Partisan commander 1980 — Friend from the village…..Bako 1981 — Dawn of the Great Season (TV Movie)…… …Sharko Sheqi 1982 — November the second…….Demir Arbana 1984 — Love your name……Thomai 1984 — Who dies on foot…The village priest 1984 — I the unforgettable….Koli 1985 — Hot autumn of 41….Bicaku 1986 — Strange wedding…..Ganiu 1986 — Small siege…..Meti 1987 — My family ….Tasi 1987 — Spring Again….Muratori 1989 — People in the Current…..Secretary's Father Awards and Titles April 26, 1981 Festival medallion for the interpretation of the role of Bako in the film "Lady from the City" ” at the 4th Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from April 20 to 26, 1981. April 11, 1976 Festival medallion for the interpretation of the role of Jorgo, the owner of the cafe in the television movie “Rrugicat qi cirinin diell” at the Festival of the 1st Albanian Film held in Tirana from April 5 to 11, 1976. 1975 People's Artist 1955 Class III Work Order _______________________________________ Albanian cinematography in activity since 2013 Reference: "Encyclopedia, theater and Albanian cinematography" – Toena 2009 / Papagjoni / p. 384-385 / As well as information extracted from various Albanian newspapers and portals (2014-2015-2916). The photos are the contribution of the administrators of the page!

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