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Xhanfise Keko

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Female

Birthday

January 27, 1928(79)

Day of Death

December 22, 2007

Place of Birth

Gjirokastër, Albania

Also Known As

Xhanfize Keko

Xhanfise Keko

Directing

Biography

Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of "New Albania" Film Studio, present day "Albafilm-Tirana". She was the first female director in her country and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audience.