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Leon Qafzezi | |
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 Qafzezi in October 2000 | |
| Born | February 23, 1953 Tirana, Albania |
| Alma mater | Academy of Arts of Albania |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, film director |
| Years active | 1972-present |
| Known for | TV Documentaries |
| Notable work | Historiku i Kinematografise Boterore (2008) |
Leon Qafzezi (born 23 February 1953 in Tirana, Albania) is an Albanian writer and cineaste. [1] [2] [3]
Leon Qafzezi was born 23 February 1953 in Albania, the son of Niko Qafzezi and Amalia Qafzezi (Zheji). He studied at the Academy of Arts of Albania (1974–1976). Qafzezi lives and works in Tirana.
Since 1986 he has worked as producer, director, inspector of film, for the "New Albania" Film Studio (Albanian : Kinostudio Shqipëria e Re) and "Alb-Film-Distribution"(1986–1992). During 1993–1998, he worked for the Albanian National Television (RTVSH) in the Department of Film, Department of Programming, and as director, as well as a freelance journalist in Bashkimi (The union), Skena dhe Ekrani (The scene and the screen), and Ylli (The star) magazine as a film critic.
In 1992. he co-founded FILM magazine together with Piro Milkani and Vasil Tabaku, and is chief editor of the magazine. He also directs the "Eagle Film Albania", a private held cinematographic society.
Qafzezi is a member of the Albanian League of Writers and Artists since 1997, and of the "Union of Albanian Cineasts", and since 2000 of the "Albanian Journalists League”.
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