Actor and director Pirro Mani passed away.
One of the “luminaries” of Albanian cinematography has passed away at the age of 89.
Pirro Mani was born in Korça on April 14, 1932 to stand out as one of the most prominent personalities in the history of Albanian theater.
After graduating from GITIS University in Moscow, he worked for 25 years at the National Theater, where he met his wife, the famous actress Pavlina Mani. In his artistic career he counts over 80 performances and has been honored with many awards, along with the high title “People’s Artist”.
For the Albanian public, Mani has become famous with the role of Sali Protopapa, in the movie “The Eighth in Bronze (1970)”, while he also plays the lead role in “The First Years”, with the character of Stavri Lara.
For several years, the famous director lived in New York, USA, together with his wife, well-known actress Pavlina Mani and daughter, Jola.
