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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageAlbanian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorDhimitër Anagnosti
WritersIsmail Kadare, Dhimitër Anagnosti
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Return of the Dead Army
About The Return of the Dead Army
A general and an Italian priest arrive in Albania to retrieve the bones of the soldiers who were killed during the war.
Directed by Dhimitër Anagnosti, The Return of the Dead Army leans on a strong ensemble — Bujar Lako, Roza Anagnosti, Rajmonda Bulku — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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