Xhanfise Keko

(1928 - 2007)

Xhanfise Keko (27 January 1928 – 22 December 2007), born in Gjirokastër, Albania, was an Albanian film director. Keko was one of the seven founders of "New Albania" Film Studio, present day "Albafilm-Tirana". She was the first female director in her country and directed some 25 different movies between 1952 and 1984. Her films were generally targeted toward younger audience.