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Release Year1969
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageAlbanian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorPiro Milkani
WritersPiro Milkani
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsWhy Are the Drums Rumbling?
About Why Are the Drums Rumbling?
Katrina and Xhavit, two young volunteers working on the construction of a railroad, fall in love and decide to marry. However, the girl's father does not approve this marriage.
Directed by Piro Milkani, Why Are the Drums Rumbling? leans on a strong ensemble — Timo Flloko, Adelina Xhafa, Mihal Stefa — 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 1969.
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