Bujar Lako (1947-2016) Albanian theater and cinematographer Born on May 9, 1947 in Lozhan, Korçe. In 1972 he received his diploma at the High Institute of Arts and immediately after a year he became an actor in the People's Theatre. In the Theater he has performed in about 70-80 roles, among which in the plays: "The Bear" by Chekhov, "Monserati" by Emanuel Robles, "Day of Summer" by Mrozhek, "The Undertaker". "Death of Danton" by Byhner. For his skill and artistic values, in 1982 he will be awarded the Order "Naim Frashëri" of the First Class. 
In the cinema, he will have fewer roles performed, about 20. His first role in the cinematography will be that of Misto in the film "At the beginning of summer" in 1975, but the role that will make him known to the general public will be that of Martin Kreka, the Secretary of the Party, in the film "Confrontation" in 1976. This is also the role for which he will be honored with the "Special Award" by the Jury of the 2nd Albanian Film Festival. Bujar Lako will later have masterful performances in the films "General Gramophone" (1978) and "Face to face" (1979) respectively in the roles of Hal Berat and Mujo Bermema. The interpretation in the role of clarinetist Halit Berati will show the public that Bujar Lako's artistic maturity had reached high levels. His masterly and theatrical execution in the film "Gjeneral Gramafoni" in two well-known popular pieces such as the popular songs "Song for Çerçiz Topullin" and "Kiraxhiu i Grebenë" will remain in the public's mind, which give the impression to the public that behind the clarinet is Bujar Lako himself and not the Grand Master, the People's Artist, Laver Bariu. For this role, he was awarded the Festival Cup as "Best Actor" at the III Albanian Film Festival that took place in Tirana from April 21 to 28, 1979. At the IV Film Festival Albanian held in Tirana from April 20 to 26, 1981 was awarded the "Special Award" for the role of Mujo Bermema in the film "Face to Face". For both interpretations, he would be awarded the First Class Republic Award. His interpretations would continue further in the films: "The Second of November" in the role of Luigj Gurakuqi in 1982, in the film "Dora e nimeal" in the role of Spahi in 1983, in the film "Vendimi" in the role of Councilor in in 1984, in the film "Morning Phone" in the role of Nestor, the Director of the farm, in 1987, in the film "Murder in the Hunt" in the role of Ferdinand in 1987, to come in 1989 in the masterful interpretation of the role of the General in the film "The Return of the Dead Army", a role for which he will be awarded the "Best Actor" Award at the 9th Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from November 12 to 17 1990. In 2005, the interpretation of the role of Petros in the film "Magic Eye", for which he would be awarded the "Best Actor" Award at the International Film Festival in Cairo (Egypt) on September 12, 2005. his latest will be in 2009 in the movie "Honeymoon" in the role of Rroku. We also find Bujar Lako in the role of announcer in Aleksandër Peçi's musical compilation "Albanian Mourning" dedicated to the "black year 1997". In this summary, Bujar Lako recites parts from the "Epic of Gilgamesh". This compilation will be the first presentation of modern Albanian music in North America. His son Bojken Lako, in addition to being a well-known singer for the Albanian public, will also be the director of Mary Chase's comedy "Harvi" where he will play the role of Elud Pi Dodi. He holds the title "Deserved Artist". Passed away on December 26, 2016 Cinematography 2009 — Honeymoon….Rock 2005 — Magic Eye…Petro 2003 — Flowers red, black flowers…..Taxi Driver 2001 — Amiko…… 1989 — Return of the Dead Army….The General 1987 — Rails….Memory 1987 — Telephone of a morning…Nestor, the farm manager 1987 — Killing in the hunt…Ferdinand 1986 — The mistake….Martin's father 1985 — The stones of my house…. 1984 — Unforgotten…. .Besim Peja 1984 — Decision….Councillor 1983 — Warm hand…..Spahiu 1982 — Second November…..Luigj Gurakuqi 1979 — Face to face……. .Mujo Bermema, Albanian Base Commander 1978 — General Gramafoni……Halit Berati 1978 — The Path of Letters (TV Movie)…..Tunxhi 1976 — Confrontation……Martin Kreka, party secretary 1975 — At the beginning of the summer……Misto Theater "The Bear" by Chekhov "Harvey" by Mary Chase…….Elud Pi Dodi "The Undertaker" — /– /2002 – – "Portrait of Dorian Gray" 06/06/1998 — "Summer Day" by Slavomir Mrozhek — /01/1996 — "Death of Danton" by Byhner 25/05/1986 — "Death of a Commissioner" by Artur Miller 12/09/1985 — "Monserati" by Emanuel Robles 02/09/1981 — "People of the depths" by Leka Bungo 25/10/1980 — "Visit of the inspector" by Xh. Pristlit 03/05/1980 — "From Darkness to Light" by Piro Man (People's Artist) and Dhimite Xhuvan 11/11/1979 — "Furnalta" by Ruzhdi Pulaha 25/04/1979 — "Gryka e Mur" by Teodor Laço 04/07/1978 — "The patient doctor" by Ruzhdi Pulaha 03/05/1977 — "That winter's sleep" by Teodor Laço 11/15/1975 — "Lezja" by Kiço Blushi 03/07/ 1974 — "Our land" by Kola Jakova………….Vata AWARDS AND TITLES 1985 – Merited Artist September 12, 2005 – "Best Actor" award for the performance of the role of Petros in the film "Magic Eye" at the International Film Festival in Cairo (Cairo International Film Festival) held in Cairo, Egypt in 2005. 
November 17, 1991 – Festival Cup for the interpretation of the role of the General in the film "The Return of the Dead Army" at the IX Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from November 12 to 17, 1991. 1982 – Order "Naim Frashëri" of the 1st Class for his interpretations in the Theater. April 26, 1981 – Special Award for the interpretation of the role of Mujo Bermema in the film "Face to Face" at the 4th Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from April 20 to 26, 1981. 
April 28, 1979 – The Festival Cup for the interpretation of the role of Hal Berat in the film "Gramafoni General" at the III Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from April 21 to 28, 1979. 1979 – The Republic of 1st Class for the interpretation of the role of Hali Berat in the film "General Gramafoni". 
1979 – First Class Republic Award for the interpretation of the role of Mujo Bermema in the film "Face to Face". 
April 23, 1977 – Medallion of the Festival for the interpretation of the role of Martin Krekë in the film "Confrontation" at the II Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from April 16 to April 23, 1977. April 23, 1977 – Special Award for the interpretation of the role of Martin Krekë in the film "The Confrontation" at the 2nd Albanian Film Festival held in Tirana from the 16th to the ___________________ Albanian cinematography in activity since 2013 Published for the first time in 2013 and revised several times in the following years.
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