Anastas Kristofori (1943-2022) Successful actor of Albanian theater and cinema. He was born exactly on the day of independence, on November 28, 1943, in the village of Vuno in the district of Vlora. A very well-known actor both on the stage of the Theater and through the screen in the Film. There are many roles that make up his career. At Teater we can mention the role of Mr. Dëlf in the play "Arturo Ui" by Bertold Brecht, the role of the Prefect's secretary in the play "The Prefect" by Besim Levonja, the role of the Apostle in the play "Communists" by Ruzhdi Pulaha, and especially the role of Pericles Elsa's father in the comedy "Palace 176" by Adelina Balashi, but also many others. He completed the High Institute of Arts, the drama branch in 1970 and was appointed to the People's Theater soon after. He worked here until he retired in 2003. He stood out as a student with the role of Karandishev in the drama "Dowry Girl" by Ostrovsky in v. 1970. 
His talent for characterizing original figures, accompanied by a sense of humor, concrete words and a sense of truth, gave him the chance to be a favorite actor in many of the performances of the National Theater, such as "The Fisherman's Family" ( Vehipi), "Duke gdhire viti 45" (Jaku), Shenomeni and me" (peasant), "Communiste", "Under the stage lights", "Stairs" etc. One of his most prominent roles was that of the director in A. Balashi's comedy "Palace 176". His most recent role will be in 2010 in the drama "The Wrong Dinner". In the cinematography his first role will be in 1976 the role of Stavri, the steward of the orphanage in the movie "Poppies on the Walls" and other roles would continue, such as: the role of Ndoc Mark in the movie "Besa e koje" in 1982, the role of Mr. Antonio, the Quaestor of Tirana in the movie "Decision" in 1984, the role of Mr. Mavrojanis in the movie "Mission across the sea" in 1988, etc. 
In the 90s, his last role will be the role of Pericles in the 1998 movie "Po vijen Ai", a television sequel to the well-known comedy "Palace 176" by Adelina Balashi. Then in the 2000s, he will have a role in the drama "Wrong Dinner" as well as another in "Ismail Qemalit's Dream" Anastas Kristofori was one of the successful passionate reciters of Albanian poetry. After the 90s, he was also the director of the National Theater for a while. For his artistic merits, Anastas Kristofori has been awarded the high title of "Honored Artist" He died on February 2, 2022 Some of the Theaters where he performed: Year 61 Our land Prefect Palace 176 – (1985) A short winter Communists The fisherman's family (Vehipi) Dawning the year 45" (Jaku) Shenomeni and me (villager) Under the stage lights. Dead River Stairs The general of the dead army. Together with the dawn Arturo Ui Boring season in Olimp Battles Full prisons, freedom at the door Wrong dinner Ismail Qemali's dream Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
Filmography Poppies on the Walls – (1976) Stavri, The Orphan Shelter Economy The Days That Brought Spring – (1979) (TV) Jaku Besa red – (1982) Ndoc Marku Gracka – (1983) Warm Hand – (1983-1984) Who die walking – (1984) Sotiraqi Decision – (1984) Antonio, Quaestor of Tirana Violin strings – (1987) Vasili Stolat in the park – (1988) Pirro The mission across the sea – (1988) Mr. Mavrojanis He is coming – (1999) Pericles
For English readers Successful actor of Albanian theater and cinema. He was born exactly on the day of independence, exactly on November 28, 1943 in the village of Vuno in the district of Vlora. A very famous actor both on the Theater stage and through the screen in the Film. He graduated as an actor from the Institute of Arts, branch of drama in 1970 and immediately afterwards was appointed to the "People's Theatre". He worked here until he retired in 2003. A. Kristofori stood out since he was a student with the role of Karandishev in Ostrovski's drama "Girl without a dowry" (Vajza pa prike) in v. 1970. His talents to characterize original figures, accompanied by a sense of humor, by the concrete word as well as by the sense of authenticity, gave him the chance to be an actor preferred in many of the performances of the National Theater as in " Fisherman's family", "Dawn of the year 45", "Marks me too" (peasant in Shenomeni and me), "Communists", Under the stage lights" (Nen dritat e skenes), "Stairs" (Shkallet) etc. One of his most prominent roles was that of director in A. Balash's comedy "Palace 176". In cinematography, his first role will be in 1976 as Stavri, the economist of the poor shelter in the movie "the Walls". Later he will continue with other roles like: Ndoc Marku in "The red pledge" in 1982, the role of Mr Antonio, the Questor of Tirana in the "Decision" movie in 1984, the role of Mr. Mavrojanis in the film "Mission across the sea" in 1988, etc. Anastas Kristofori was one of the most successful passionate reciters of Albanian poetry. After the 90s he was for a while the director of the National Theater. For his artistic merits Anastas Christofori has been awarded the high title "Merited Artist". _____________ Albanian cinematography in activity since 2013 Reference: Albanian Encyclopedia, Theater and Cinematography / Toena 2009 / J. Papagjoni / p. 245 as well as a selection of news from various online Albanian newspapers.
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