The Historian and the Chameleons (1988)
1930's. The monarch's insane ambition to prove his descent from an ancient noble family brings a foreign historian to Albania. The foreigner finds himself working with the authorities of an obscure prefecture of the kingdom amongst reprobates and ignoramuses, who make themselves appear ridiculous and detestable by getting caught up in comical situations.
Director: Saimir Kumbaro
Genre: History, Comedy
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Bep Shiroka - Maksut
- Sulejman Pitarka - Zenel Beg
- Albert Vërria - Historian
- Birçe Hasko - Commander Muharrem
- Piro Kita - Historian's Partner
- Fadil Kujovska - Photographer
- Ferdinand Radi - Gendarme Mevlan
- Enver Dauti - Prison Warden
- Sejfulla Myftari - Gendarme
- Anil Frashëri - Kozma
Screenplay
- Qamil Buxheli (Screenplay)
Production: Shqipëria e Re
Country: Albania
Language: shqip
Original Language: sq
More Films by Director: Saimir Kumbaro
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Historian and the Chameleons about?
- 1930's. The monarch's insane ambition to prove his descent from an ancient noble family brings a foreign historian to Albania. The foreigner finds himself working with the authorities of an obscure prefecture of the kingdom amongst reprobates and ignoramuses, who make themselves appear ridiculous and detestable by getting caught up in comical situations.
- Who directed The Historian and the Chameleons?
- The Historian and the Chameleons was directed by Saimir Kumbaro.
- Who stars in The Historian and the Chameleons?
- The Historian and the Chameleons stars Bep Shiroka, Sulejman Pitarka, Albert Vërria, Birçe Hasko, Piro Kita, Fadil Kujovska.
- How long is The Historian and the Chameleons?
- The Historian and the Chameleons has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Historian and the Chameleons?
- The Historian and the Chameleons is a History, Comedy film.
- Where was The Historian and the Chameleons produced?
- The Historian and the Chameleons was produced in Albania.