The Forest of Freedom

The Forest of Freedom

The Forest of Freedom

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The Forest of Freedom

1976

1h 21m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

Vlash Zaka is a poor villager who secures his living by capturing wild horses in the forest. His brother has killed an Italian spy, so Vlash is under surveillance and his life is in danger.

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6 featured cast members

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Alfred Bualoti

Alfred Bualoti

Vlash Zaka

Reshat Arbana

Reshat Arbana

Kovi

Margarita Xhepa

Margarita Xhepa

Katerina Zeka

Ndrek Luca

Ndrek Luca

Lam Shllapi

Lazër Filipi

Lazër Filipi

Theodhori

Andon Qesari

Andon Qesari

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Directed by: Gëzim Erebara

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