Fehmi Hoshafi

Fehmi Hoshafi (September 28, 1934 – 2019) was an Albanian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to Albanian cinema. Born in Tirana, Hoshafi began his career in the film industry as an assistant director to veterans Hysen Hakani and Kristaq Dhamo on films such as Toka jonë (1964), Vitet e para (1965), Oshëtimë në bregdet (1967), and Gjurma (1970). In 1968, Hoshafi directed Estrada në ekran (Estrada on the Screen), a film adaptation of a theatrical performance.

He co-directed the acclaimed comedy Kapedani (The Captain, 1972) with Muharrem Fejzo, which tells the story of an aging veteran struggling to adapt to societal changes regarding women's rights. Other notable works include Shoku ynë Tili (Our Friend Tili, 1981) and Deputeti i grave (Deputy of Women, 1987). Hoshafi's films often addressed social themes and were instrumental in shaping Albanian cinema during his active years.

He passed away in 2019 at the age of 86.

Fehmi Hoshafi is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Why Are the Drums Rumbling? (1969), The Captain (1972), Dream for a Chair (1984), Our Friend Tili (1981), Pas takimit të fundit (1990), The Lights of the Town (1983), In the Name of Freedom (1987), Uninterrupted Melody (1985). The recorded credits span 1968 to 1990, including 12 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.