Profile of sound engineer and operator Abdulla Osmanlliu

Abdulla Osmanlliu Engineer and sound operator of Kinostudio "Shqiperia e Re" He was born in Tirana on June 29, 1949. He graduated from the faculty of engineering in 1971 with the title of electronic engineer. He started working as an engineer in the sound department at Kinostudio on January 3, 1972 and at the same time specialized as a sound operator. Initially, he deals with chronic and documentary films as well as with the maintenance of sound equipment in the department. "Odyssey of the fans" will be the first film as a sound operator in 1972. He then follows with other films such as "Mimoze llastica" (1973); "The Explosion" (1974); "The Confrontation" (1975); Detached from film for a long period of almost 10 years, managing the sound department as a responsible engineer as well as following the new sound studios that were being built with the latest technology from West Germany. In 1978, he participated in the signing of the contract with the Siemens company in Germany for new equipment. At the same time, he worked as a sound operator in many documentaries and cartoons. In 1985, he made the feature film "Postponed Wedding". Until 1992, he worked as a sound operator in eight other films under the direction of different directors, such as: "When the doors of life open" (1986); "Invisible World" (1987); "Circle of Memory" (1987); "Spring did not come alone" (1988); "Life in the hands of another" (1989); In 1999, he produced the soundtrack for the documentary film "Tears of Kosovo". In 1997, he was appointed director of Albafilm, which was reorganized by a special decision of the Council of Ministers. He also directed the sound studio at Albafilm and dealt with the technical problems of the "Millenium" cinema set up in Tirana, Elbasan, Korce and Shkoder. He took part in the founding of the film school "Marubi" where he worked as a lecturer for two years. He worked for "Albafilm" until 2014 when he retired. The exclusivity on this page is dated June 22, 2023 ______________________ Albanian cinematography in activity since 2013 The information was sent by the artist's son, Mr. Evi Osmanlliu, whom we sincerely thank. Also based on the book: "Encyclopedia of Albanian Cinematography" – Toena 2002 / AT Hoxha / p. 296; The photo bears the signature of the Osmanlliu family.