The Fall of Idols

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The Fall of Idols

1977

1h 38m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

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A teacher in a remote village gets hindered by zealot members of the community who still believe in old superstitions.

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8 members

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Llazi Sërbo

Naimi, mësuesi

Acting

Luan Qerimi

Karlosh Cami

Acting

Lazër Filipi

Dash Cungeli

Acting

Serafin Fanko

frat Engjëlli

Acting

Kadri Roshi

Murr Përkeqi

Acting

Robert Ndrenika

Kapteri

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Ferdinand Radi

Kryeplaku

Acting

Gulielm Radoja

Arkeologu

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